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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: $32,670

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $4,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $27,050
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $25,517
Navigation system 1,850 1,850  
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Technology Package     4,700
Navigation system 1,610 1,610  
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Technology Package     4,350
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 4,700
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 4,350
Destination 795 795 920
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $32,670
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,170 $30,787

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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: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,696
Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$39,695$32,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,342$39,170$30,787
Adjustments for Features-1,859-2,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,483$36,328$30,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201220122015
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.0L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
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 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,470$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,859-2,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20122015
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 drive15Yes
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%

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