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Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,615

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,443

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $6,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimTouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,950 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $36,002 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 2,750 1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 995 995 995
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   115    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Navigation system 2,475 1,736 1,736 1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 866 866 866
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   100    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Options (change) 4,250 8,785 6,885 6,645
Options (change) 3,825 7,701 6,047 5,837
Destination 615 800 800 800
Total Price $44,815 $36,615 $37,455 $38,195
Total Invoice $40,442 $33,443 $34,255 $34,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,638
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimTouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine253hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$44,815$36,615$37,455$38,195
Adjustments for Features-40000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$36,615$37,455$37,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$840$830
Total Invoice$40,442$33,443$34,255$34,928
Adjustments for Features-36100-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,081$33,443$34,255$34,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$812$799

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimTouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$5,750$5,350$5,350$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-36100-686

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.7 in200.3 in
Width77.0 in74.9 in
Height68.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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