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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: $45,220

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $38,155
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $35,025
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system     1,550
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Remote start     425
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Navigation system     1,349
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Remote start     398
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 6,270
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 5,484
Destination 950 950 795
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $45,220
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $41,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $966
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$46,700$45,750$45,220
Adjustments for Features-4,245-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,455$42,505$45,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$41,304
Adjustments for Features-4,033-3,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,338$40,388$41,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$9,790$8,790$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,033-3,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length191.7 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,415 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 Volume14.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351566%
Total Not Requested180034%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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