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Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,720

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,392

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelTLXTaurus
Trim3.5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $39,300
Base Invoice $33,171 $36,254
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200  
Navigation system   795
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Sunroof   995
Advance Package 6,738  
AWD 2,036  
Navigation system   710
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Adaptive cruise control   1,067
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 9,480 5,985
Options (change) 8,774 5,343
Destination 920 795
Total Price $45,720 $46,080
Total Invoice $42,865 $42,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year20152013
ModelTLXTaurus
Trim3.5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$45,720$46,080
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,710$46,080
Total Invoice$42,865$42,392
Adjustments for Features-9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,918$42,392

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152013
ModelTLXTaurus
Trim3.5SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,955$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9470

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152013
ModelTLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.3 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345058%
Total Not Requested254042%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%

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