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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $33,725
Base Invoice $28,053 $30,991
Navigation system 1,995 2,500
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system 1,736 2,292
Sunroof 779  
Options (change) 2,890 2,500
Options (change) 2,515 2,292
Destination 825 715
Total Price $34,385 $36,940
Total Invoice $31,393 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,385$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$36,450
Total Invoice$31,393$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$33,547

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $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 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-451

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length200.4 in189.3 in
Width74.5 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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