Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2012 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,890

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $43,280
Base Invoice $35,025 $40,092
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Advance Package   9,625
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 5,845 9,625
Options (change) 5,086 8,809
Destination 795 895
Total Price $44,795 $53,800
Total Invoice $40,906 $49,796

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Taurus dealer quotes or Acura MDX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,696
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19
Total Price$44,795$53,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$51,430
Total Invoice$40,906$49,796
Adjustments for Features0-2,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$47,602

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusMDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
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
Total Value of Features$5,345$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,194

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.3 in
Length202.9 in191.6 in
Width76.2 in78.5 in
Height60.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,551 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 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
20.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.183.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%
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 MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested254064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.