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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: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $2,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $2,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelRAV4RAV4TaurusTaurus
TrimSportLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $25,330 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,768 $23,684 $19,400 $21,127
Enhancement Value Package 430      
Premium Package 1,930      
Floor mats 199 199    
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Automatic headlights 70      
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175    
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965 1,735
Front buckets     125  
Sunroof     895 895
Heated mirrors     95 35
CD player     150  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Enhancement Value Package 410      
Premium Package 1,718      
Floor mats 126 126    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Automatic headlights 62      
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119    
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840 1,544
Front buckets     112  
Sunroof     797 797
Heated mirrors     85 31
CD player     134  
Leather seating surfaces     797  
Options (change) 2,828 1,573 4,120 3,660
Options (change) 2,441 1,370 3,651 3,258
Destination 810 810 685 685
Total Price $27,988 $27,713 $25,635 $27,325
Total Invoice $26,019 $25,864 $23,736 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,594
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelRAV4RAV4TaurusTaurus
TrimSportLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 179hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,988$27,713$25,635$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,845-5,0600-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,143$22,653$25,635$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$2,490$0$0$435
Total Invoice$26,019$25,864$23,736$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,645-4,7220-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,374$21,142$23,736$23,919
Cost Above Minimum$2,232$0$0$183

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelRAV4RAV4TaurusTaurus
TrimSportLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell $100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,530$1,470$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$5,060$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,645-4,7220-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in108.5 in
Length181.1 in197.6 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.9 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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 seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested205080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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