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Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,255

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,519

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $5,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSH-AWDSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,505 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $35,391 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Convenience Package       255
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 0 5,425 3,245 3,260
Options (change) 0 4,777 2,879 2,891
Destination 760 800 800 800
Total Price $39,265 $33,255 $33,815 $34,810
Total Invoice $36,151 $30,519 $31,087 $31,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,894
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSH-AWDSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,265$33,255$33,815$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-285-160-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$32,970$33,655$33,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$665
Total Invoice$36,151$30,519$31,087$31,982
Adjustments for Features0-262-147-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,151$30,257$30,940$30,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683$645

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSH-AWDSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,215$6,090$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$160$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262-147-1,080

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelTLTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length195.3 in200.3 in
Width74.0 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.185.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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