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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,142

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelTLXTLXTaurus
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $40,220
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $37,103
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Package 301A / 401A     2,000
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     995
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Driver Assist Package     1,781
Package 301A / 401A     1,785
Navigation system     710
Sunroof     888
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 5,785
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 5,164
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $46,880
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $43,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $800
Model Year201820182015
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)225/50-18245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$46,700$45,750$46,880
Adjustments for Features-2,135-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,565$44,615$46,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$43,142
Adjustments for Features-2,029-1,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,342$42,393$43,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$51$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182015
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 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$9,305$8,305$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,029-1,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182015
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.4,343 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 Volume14.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested156529%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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