Acura MDX Acura MDX 2012 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2017
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,185

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,757

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,364

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $42,520
Base Invoice $39,863 $40,182
Technology Package 3,675  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,363  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,675 1,790
Options (change) 3,363 1,700
Destination 895 875
Total Price $47,600 $45,185
Total Invoice $44,121 $42,757

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura MDX dealer quotes or Ford Taurus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year20122017
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$47,600$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,600$45,145
Total Invoice$44,121$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,121$42,719

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122017
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.3,970 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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested36524%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.