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Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,755

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,887

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $14,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $42,930
Base Invoice $25,388 $39,410
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
AWD 1,850  
Entertainment Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,675
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866  
AWD 1,666  
Entertainment Package   1,723
Technology Package   3,333
Options (change) 5,335 5,575
Options (change) 4,699 5,056
Destination 800 885
Total Price $33,755 $49,390
Total Invoice $30,887 $45,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,743
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,755$49,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,755$43,160
Total Invoice$30,887$45,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,887$39,630

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,721

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.3 in
Length200.4 in191.6 in
Width74.5 in78.5 in
Height61.5 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.283.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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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