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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: $25,694

Toyota Solara Sport   
Difference: $1,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,963

Toyota Solara Sport   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraTaurus
TrimSportSport V6SLESLE V6SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,450 $24,780 $24,155 $27,155 $22,980
Base Invoice $20,259 $22,300 $21,738 $24,438 $21,127
Leather Package 1,440 1,440      
Floor mats 184 184 184 184  
Sunroof 900 900     895
Leather seating surfaces     1,365    
Preferred Equipment Group         1,735
Front side airbags         390
Antilock brakes (ABS)         600
Heated mirrors         35
Leather Package 1,152 1,152      
Floor mats 112 112 112 112  
Sunroof 720 720     797
Leather seating surfaces     1,092    
Preferred Equipment Group         1,544
Front side airbags         347
Antilock brakes (ABS)         534
Heated mirrors         31
Options (change) 2,524 2,524 1,549 184 3,655
Options (change) 1,984 1,984 1,204 112 3,253
Destination 720 720 720 720 685
Total Price $25,694 $28,024 $26,424 $28,059 $27,320
Total Invoice $22,963 $25,004 $23,662 $25,270 $25,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraTaurus
TrimSportSport V6SLESLE V6SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,694$28,024$26,424$28,059$27,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,690-1,690-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,694$27,024$24,734$26,369$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$960$2,290$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$22,963$25,004$23,662$25,270$25,065
Adjustments for Features0-892-1,513-1,522-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,963$24,112$22,149$23,748$24,712
Cost Above Minimum$814$1,963$0$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraTaurus
TrimSportSport V6SLESLE V6SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,140$3,830$3,830$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,690$1,690$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892-1,513-1,522-353

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelSolaraTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.5 in
Length192.5 in197.6 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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