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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelTLTLTaurus
TrimBaseType-SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $22,980
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
Sunroof     895
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Sunroof     797
Options (change) 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,258
Destination 715 715 685
Total Price $34,440 $38,940 $27,325
Total Invoice $31,706 $35,832 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,824
Model Year200820082006
ModelTLTLTaurus
TrimBaseType-SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,440$38,940$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,055-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$34,860$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0
Total Invoice$31,706$35,832$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,812-3,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$32,078$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelTLTLTaurus
TrimBaseType-SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,005$6,030$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-3,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelTLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.5 in
Length189.3 in197.6 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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