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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,455 $30,670
Base Invoice $36,998 $28,053
Technology Package 3,730  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Technology Package 3,452  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 3,730 4,740
Options (change) 3,452 4,179
Destination 895 825
Total Price $44,080 $36,235
Total Invoice $41,345 $33,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,618
Model Year20132009
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,080$36,235
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,300$36,235
Total Invoice$41,345$33,057
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,675$33,057

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132009
ModelTLTaurus
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,780$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132009
ModelTLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length194.0 in200.4 in
Width74.0 in74.5 in
Height57.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested124064%

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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