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Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,000

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,304

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,991 $25,388
Navigation system 2,500 1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Navigation system 2,292 1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 2,500 3,580
Options (change) 2,292 3,116
Destination 715 800
Total Price $36,940 $32,000
Total Invoice $33,998 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year20082008
ModelTLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,940$32,000
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$32,000
Total Invoice$33,998$29,304
Adjustments for Features-1,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,774$29,304

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelTLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,705$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelTLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.9 in
Length189.3 in200.4 in
Width72.2 in74.5 in
Height56.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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