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Ford Taurus X vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,485

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,200

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $42,930
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $39,410
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650  
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Power liftgate 475 475    
Heated front seats 240 240    
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 115      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Limited Ultimate Package     825  
Entertainment Package       1,900
Technology Package       3,675
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566  
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Power liftgate 413 413    
Heated front seats 209 209    
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 100      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866  
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664  
Limited Ultimate Package     718  
Entertainment Package       1,723
Technology Package       3,333
Options (change) 9,655 7,360 7,470 5,575
Options (change) 8,458 6,460 6,555 5,056
Destination 800 800 800 885
Total Price $37,485 $37,930 $39,020 $49,390
Total Invoice $34,200 $34,668 $35,646 $45,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,933
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$37,485$37,930$39,020$49,390
Adjustments for Features-1250-950-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,360$37,930$38,070$46,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$710$0
Total Invoice$34,200$34,668$35,646$45,351
Adjustments for Features-1140-868-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,086$34,668$34,778$43,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$582$692$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,115$6,065$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$950$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-868-2,332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurus XMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.3 in
Length200.3 in191.6 in
Width74.9 in78.5 in
Height67.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested64043%

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