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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $21,127 $32,136 $35,391
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Heated mirrors 35    
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Heated mirrors 31    
Options (change) 3,660 0 0
Options (change) 3,258 0 0
Destination 685 760 760
Total Price $27,325 $35,715 $39,265
Total Invoice $25,070 $32,896 $36,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$27,325$35,715$39,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$32,635$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$25,070$32,896$36,151
Adjustments for Features0-2,837-4,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$30,059$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,231

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,880$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,837-4,861

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in195.3 in
Width73.0 in74.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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