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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: $34,625

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelMDXMDXTaurus
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $56,250 $27,620
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,850
Entertainment Package 2,000 2,000  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Stability control     495
AWD 1,874 1,874 1,666
Entertainment Package 1,874 1,874  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Remote start     343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866
Stability control     431
Options (change) 4,000 4,000 6,205
Options (change) 3,748 3,748 5,455
Destination 1,025 1,025 800
Total Price $54,525 $61,275 $34,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,901
Model Year202020202008
ModelMDXMDXTaurus
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6290hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionT9T9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11546, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$54,525$61,275$34,625
Adjustments for Features-10,090-13,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,435$48,035$34,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202020202008
ModelMDXMDXTaurus
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Display key$50$50 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,305$18,455$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,090$13,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-883-1,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202008
ModelMDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.9 in
Length196.2 in200.4 in
Width77.2 in74.5 in
Height67.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,246 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
AC power outlet100No
ELS, 529W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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