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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $38,155
Base Invoice $35,391 $35,035
Technology Package 3,730  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Technology Package 3,420  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 3,730 3,850
Options (change) 3,420 3,350
Destination 760 795
Total Price $42,995 $42,800
Total Invoice $39,571 $39,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year20092011
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$42,995$42,800
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,800
Total Invoice$39,571$39,180
Adjustments for Features-1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,470$39,180

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1010

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelTLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length195.3 in202.9 in
Width74.0 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%

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