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Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $4,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusILXILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $26,900 $28,900
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $25,378 $27,229
Navigation system 1,850 1,850    
Sunroof 995      
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
Technology Package     4,700 5,700
Navigation system 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof 866      
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
Technology Package     4,350 5,275
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 4,700 5,700
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 4,350 5,275
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $32,495 $35,495
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,180 $30,623 $33,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusILXILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6150hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12365, 10365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,595$42,800$32,495$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,005-3,0800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$39,720$32,495$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$2,900
Total Invoice$35,342$39,180$30,623$33,399
Adjustments for Features-1,836-2,8190-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,506$36,361$30,623$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusILXILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,845$5,920$2,840$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$3,080$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,836-2,8190-94

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20112014
ModelTaurusILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length202.9 in179.1 in
Width76.2 in70.6 in
Height60.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested187573%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested47520%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested354088%
Total Not Requested47512%

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