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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: $31,828

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,637

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $38,155
Base Invoice $23,684 $35,025
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Rearview camera 475  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Floor mats 199  
Remote start 529 425
AWD 1,390  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Rearview camera 424  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Floor mats 126  
Remote start 380 398
AWD 1,300  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 5,688 4,275
Options (change) 5,143 3,748
Destination 810 795
Total Price $31,828 $43,225
Total Invoice $29,637 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,071
Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/45-19
Total Price$31,828$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,828$42,285
Total Invoice$29,637$39,568
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,637$38,708

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4Taurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelRAV4Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.9 in
Length181.1 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height66.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 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%

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