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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $40,990
Base Invoice $35,025 $37,252
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sport Package   6,150
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Sport Package   5,577
Options (change) 4,650 6,150
Options (change) 4,046 5,577
Destination 795 760
Total Price $43,600 $47,900
Total Invoice $39,866 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,240
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/55-18
Total Price$43,600$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$46,270
Total Invoice$39,866$43,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,866$42,106

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,135$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.3 in
Length202.9 in190.7 in
Width76.2 in78.5 in
Height60.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,536 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 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
20.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.183.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

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