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Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $13,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cTaurusTaurus
TrimThreeFourLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $29,635 $35,025
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850 995  
Navigation system     1,850 1,850
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 401A       2,000
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757 866  
Navigation system     1,610 1,610
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 1,240 850 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 1,105 757 4,912 3,350
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $35,342 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,607
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cTaurusTaurus
TrimThreeFourLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,635$24,840$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,165-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$33,430$36,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$3,130
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$35,342$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-326-4,730-5,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$30,612$33,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cTaurusTaurus
TrimThreeFourLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,670$3,020$7,835$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,165$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-4,730-5,711

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelPrius cTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.9 in
Length157.3 in202.9 in
Width66.7 in76.2 in
Height56.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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