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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: $37,485

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,200

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,280 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $40,092 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Entertainment Package 1,900      
Technology Package 3,675      
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Interior Convenience Package   595    
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995 995
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   115    
Power liftgate   475 475  
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Ultimate Package       825
Entertainment Package 1,739      
Technology Package 3,363      
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Interior Convenience Package   518    
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866 866
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   100    
Power liftgate   413 413  
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Ultimate Package       718
Options (change) 5,575 9,655 7,360 7,470
Options (change) 5,102 8,458 6,460 6,555
Destination 895 800 800 800
Total Price $49,750 $37,485 $37,930 $39,020
Total Invoice $46,089 $34,200 $34,668 $35,646

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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: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,650
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$49,750$37,485$37,930$39,020
Adjustments for Features-2,540-1250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,210$37,360$37,930$38,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$710
Total Invoice$46,089$34,200$34,668$35,646
Adjustments for Features-2,353-1140-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,736$34,086$34,668$34,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$582$692

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
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 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,655$5,240$5,115$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$125$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-1140-868

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20132008
ModelMDXTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in200.3 in
Width78.5 in74.9 in
Height68.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested64043%

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-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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