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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: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelTaurusTLTL
TrimSHOBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $38,060 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation system 795 2,500  
Sunroof 995    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 755 2,292  
Sunroof 945    
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Options (change) 3,790 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,600 2,292 0
Destination 875 715 715
Total Price $44,940 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $42,535 $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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year201620082008
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)245/45-20235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$44,940$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-5,0400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,900$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$42,535$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-4,7700-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,765$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620082008
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$2,390$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7700-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,970 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested162587%

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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