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Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,229

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,490 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,896 $25,388
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Navigation system 1,240 1,995
AWD 1,400 1,850
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
3.5L V6 1,797  
Navigation system 1,080 1,736
AWD 892 1,666
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 5,430 5,430
Options (change) 4,588 4,782
Destination 745 800
Total Price $30,665 $33,850
Total Invoice $28,229 $30,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year20092008
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,665$33,850
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$33,850
Total Invoice$28,229$30,970
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,419$30,970

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,930$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelRAV4Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.9 in
Length181.1 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height66.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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