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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: $24,740

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $8,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelTLXTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim2.43.5SESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,000 $35,450 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $30,396 $33,664 $19,400 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965  
Front buckets     125  
Sunroof     895 895
Heated mirrors     95 35
CD player     150  
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840  
Front buckets     112  
Sunroof     797 797
Heated mirrors     85 31
CD player     134  
Options (change) 0 0 3,225 1,925
Options (change) 0 0 2,854 1,714
Destination 950 950 685 685
Total Price $32,950 $36,400 $24,740 $25,590
Total Invoice $31,346 $34,614 $22,939 $23,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,515
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelTLXTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim2.43.5SESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionS8T9A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,950$36,400$24,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-7,245-7,5450-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,705$28,855$24,740$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0$670
Total Invoice$31,346$34,614$22,939$23,526
Adjustments for Features-6,892-7,1750-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,454$27,439$22,939$23,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$0$422

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelTLXTLXTaurusTaurus
Trim2.43.5SESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,890$9,190$1,645$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,245$7,545$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,892-7,1750-165

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172006
ModelTLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.5 in
Length190.3 in197.6 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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