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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: $5,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $6,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelSolaraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLE V6SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $23,764 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
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    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Stability control 559      
Side curtain airbags 344      
Floor mats 112      
Satellite radio 359      
Rear spoiler 160 261 261  
Navigation system 1,163 755 755 755
Package 201A   999    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 3,233 4,610 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 2,697 4,380 1,961 1,700
Destination 580 875 875 875
Total Price $30,218 $35,260 $39,795 $45,185
Total Invoice $27,041 $33,392 $37,665 $42,757

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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: $2,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,054
Model Year2006201720172017
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$35,260$39,795$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-4,915-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$32,835$34,880$37,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045$5,135
Total Invoice$27,041$33,392$37,665$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-2,297-4,652-6,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$31,095$33,013$35,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918$4,835

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,405$4,830$7,320$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$4,915$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,297-4,652-6,827

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062017
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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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