2017 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2017 Lexus IS 350

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What is the main difference between Taurus SHO and IS 350?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, ground shadow size, market segment, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2017 Ford Taurus SHO has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 Lexus IS 350 gets 2.5 more mpg. Also, the 2017 Taurus SHO body is significantly larger than the 2017 IS 350, and in addition to that, it's also slightly taller. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,520
$41,370
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
365 hp
306 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
16 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
24 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
19 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
85.7 in
79.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.2 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
203.0 in
184.3 in
Height
Height
60.7 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
113.0 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
107.4 ft2
91.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.0 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.2 in
44.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
32.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
53.4 in

Costs

2017 Ford Taurus SHO

2017 Lexus IS 350

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$3,150 - $3,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$329 (2017 Lexus IS IS 350 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$18,993 - $19,143
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