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Comfort
The Toyota Camry offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Ford Taurus.
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Camry, drivers may find the Ford Taurus a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Camry as you will with the Ford Taurus, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Toyota Camry is clearly a better financial choice over the Ford Taurus.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Toyota Camry and the Ford Taurus have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Camry is much slimmer than the Ford Taurus, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Toyota Camry, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Taurus.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry has much less torque than the Ford Taurus, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Toyota Camry has a smaller turning radius than the Ford Taurus, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Camry is significantly less powerful than the Ford Taurus. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Camry and the Ford Taurus.
The Toyota Camry has significantly less cargo room than the Ford Taurus, which may be a concern if you do a lot of warehouse shopping.
Warranty
The Toyota Camry comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Ford Taurus.
Compare the 2014 Toyota Camry and the 2014 Ford Taurus. 
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $750 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | As low as 0.00% |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 0.84% | -- |
| City MPG: | 21 - 25 | 17 - 19 |
| Highway MPG: | 31 - 35 | 25 - 29 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4, V-6 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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| Invoice*: | $20,345 - $27,941 | $24,631 - $36,808 |
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