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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: $27,750

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,487

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,240 $21,801 $25,388
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Sunroof   895 895
Stability control     495
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Sunroof   779 779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 0 3,315 1,585
Options (change) 0 2,886 1,380
Destination 940 800 800
Total Price $36,260 $27,750 $30,005
Total Invoice $34,180 $25,487 $27,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,531
Model Year201620082008
ModelTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,260$27,750$30,005
Adjustments for Features-4,4150-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$27,750$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$34,180$25,487$27,568
Adjustments for Features-4,1620-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,018$25,487$26,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620082008
ModelTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,440$2,025$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1620-1,171

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelTLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.3 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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