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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: $44,940

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $39,255
Base Invoice $38,060 $36,812
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Advance Package   5,930
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 3,790 5,930
Options (change) 3,600 5,488
Destination 875 895
Total Price $44,940 $46,080
Total Invoice $42,535 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,127
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,940$46,080
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,390$46,080
Total Invoice$42,535$43,195
Adjustments for Features-1,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,068$43,195

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,955$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4670

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in194.0 in
Width76.2 in74.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested142576%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

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