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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: $31,375

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,708

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLTaurusTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $37,113 $24,453 $28,053
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,850 1,850
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunroof   779 779
AWD   1,664 1,664
Options (change) 0 3,880 2,745
Options (change) 0 3,430 2,443
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $40,475 $31,375 $34,240
Total Invoice $38,008 $28,708 $31,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,605
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLTaurusTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,475$31,375$34,240
Adjustments for Features-1,8050-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,670$31,375$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$38,008$28,708$31,321
Adjustments for Features-1,6950-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,313$28,708$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,707

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420092009
ModelTLTaurusTaurus
TrimSH-AWDSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,780$3,975$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6950-906

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
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
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

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