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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: $42,345

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,751

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $38,505
Base Invoice $34,663 $35,391
Package 401B 2,000  
Navigation system 1,750  
Technology Package   3,730
Package 401B 1,740  
Navigation system 1,523  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 3,750 3,730
Options (change) 3,263 3,420
Destination 825 760
Total Price $42,345 $42,995
Total Invoice $38,751 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $673
Model Year20102009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$42,345$42,995
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$42,835
Total Invoice$38,751$39,571
Adjustments for Features0-147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,751$39,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-147

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102009
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in195.3 in
Width76.2 in74.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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