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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSHOBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $35,025 $30,991 $35,117
Package 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 1,850 2,500  
Package 401A 1,740    
Navigation system 1,610 2,292  
Options (change) 3,850 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,350 2,292 0
Destination 795 715 715
Total Price $42,800 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $39,170 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,536
Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSHOBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$42,800$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,8800-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$39,170$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,6360-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,534$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220082008
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSHOBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$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$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$2,165$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6360-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length202.9 in189.3 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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