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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: $33,940

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $4,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $27,990
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $26,597
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Navigation system 1,850 1,550  
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 402A   3,100  
Technology Package     5,000
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040  
Navigation system 1,610 1,349  
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 402A   2,697  
Technology Package     4,736
Options (change) 6,840 5,845 5,000
Options (change) 5,952 5,086 4,736
Destination 795 795 950
Total Price $39,790 $44,795 $33,940
Total Invoice $36,382 $40,906 $32,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year201220122017
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
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$39,790$44,795$33,940
Adjustments for Features-255-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,535$42,315$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0
Total Invoice$36,382$40,906$32,283
Adjustments for Features-233-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,149$38,641$32,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,492$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201220122017
ModelTaurusTaurusILX
TrimLimitedSHO2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$4,945$7,170$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-233-2,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length202.9 in181.9 in
Width76.2 in70.6 in
Height60.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.3 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 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.3 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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested157561%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested150032%

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