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Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,785

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,214

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $36,002 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Navigation system 2,750 795 795 795
Package 201A   800    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Navigation system 2,475 710 710 710
Package 201A   714    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Options (change) 2,750 3,090 795 795
Options (change) 2,475 2,759 710 710
Destination 615 795 795 795
Total Price $43,315 $32,785 $34,690 $40,890
Total Invoice $39,092 $30,214 $32,040 $37,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,641
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$43,315$32,785$34,690$40,890
Adjustments for Features-4,6950-640-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,620$32,785$34,050$37,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,265$4,415
Total Invoice$39,092$30,214$32,040$37,759
Adjustments for Features-4,2370-591-3,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$30,214$31,449$34,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,235$4,138

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMDXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$3,355$3,995$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,695$0$640$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2370-591-3,407

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062013
ModelMDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.7 in202.9 in
Width77.0 in76.2 in
Height68.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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