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Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $4,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSolaraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLE V6SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $29,485 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $23,764 $27,201 $31,738 $37,103
Stability control 650      
Side curtain airbags 400      
Floor mats 184      
Satellite radio 449      
Rear spoiler 200 275 275  
Navigation system 1,350 795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Stability control 559      
Side curtain airbags 344      
Floor mats 112      
Satellite radio 359      
Rear spoiler 160 245 245  
Navigation system 1,163 710 710 710
Package 201A   938    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Options (change) 3,233 3,615 1,070 795
Options (change) 2,697 3,228 955 710
Destination 580 875 875 875
Total Price $30,218 $33,975 $36,350 $41,890
Total Invoice $27,041 $31,304 $33,568 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,019
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSolaraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLE V6SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$30,218$33,975$36,350$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,490-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$32,625$33,860$37,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,235$4,400
Total Invoice$27,041$31,304$33,568$38,688
Adjustments for Features0-1,244-2,299-4,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$30,060$31,269$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,209$4,135

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSolaraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLE V6SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,630$3,980$5,120$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,490$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244-2,299-4,493

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062015
ModelSolaraTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.9 in
Length192.5 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height56.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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