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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,252 $35,035
Sport Package 6,150  
Navigation system   1,550
Package 402A   3,100
Sport Package 5,577  
Navigation system   1,349
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 6,150 4,650
Options (change) 5,577 4,046
Destination 760 795
Total Price $47,900 $43,600
Total Invoice $43,589 $39,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,207
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$47,900$43,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$43,600
Total Invoice$43,589$39,876
Adjustments for Features-1,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,083$39,876

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,765$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in202.9 in
Width78.5 in76.2 in
Height68.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%

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