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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: $34,720

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,726

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,620
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $25,388
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,850
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     395
Sunroof     895
Stability control     495
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,895 1,895 1,666
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Remote start     343
Sunroof     779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 6,300
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 5,538
Destination 950 950 800
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $34,720
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $31,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,495
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT9T9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$42,850$45,750$34,720
Adjustments for Features-5,790-7,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$38,710$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$31,726
Adjustments for Features-5,503-6,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,221$36,782$31,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,355$11,605$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$7,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,503-6,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length191.7 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,814 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 Volume14.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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