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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,916

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $38,155
Base Invoice $39,863 $35,035
Advance Package 9,625  
Navigation system   1,550
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Advance Package 8,809  
Navigation system   1,349
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 9,625 5,845
Options (change) 8,809 5,086
Destination 895 795
Total Price $53,550 $44,795
Total Invoice $49,567 $40,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year20122011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$53,550$44,795
Adjustments for Features-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,155$44,795
Total Invoice$49,567$40,916
Adjustments for Features-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,350$40,916

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,715$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelMDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in202.9 in
Width78.5 in76.2 in
Height68.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested254064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%

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