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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: $31,375

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,708

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $12,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $39,863 $24,453 $28,053
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,850 1,850
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunroof   779 779
AWD   1,664 1,664
Options (change) 0 3,880 2,745
Options (change) 0 3,430 2,443
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $43,925 $31,375 $34,240
Total Invoice $40,758 $28,708 $31,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,559
Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$43,925$31,375$34,240
Adjustments for Features-4,8400-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$31,375$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$40,758$28,708$31,321
Adjustments for Features-4,4910-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,267$28,708$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,707

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,865$4,025$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4910-906

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in200.4 in
Width78.5 in74.5 in
Height68.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

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