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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLXTLX
TrimSELBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $21,127 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Sunroof 895      
Heated mirrors 35      
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Sunroof 797      
Heated mirrors 31      
Options (change) 3,660 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,258 0 0 0
Destination 685 950 950 950
Total Price $27,325 $33,950 $37,150 $43,750
Total Invoice $25,070 $32,293 $35,324 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLXTLX
TrimSELBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4355, 7355, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,325$33,950$37,150$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-7,440-7,740-11,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$26,510$29,410$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$5,610
Total Invoice$25,070$32,293$35,324$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,077-7,360-11,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$25,216$27,964$30,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,748$5,308

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLXTLX
TrimSELBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$10,815$11,115$15,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,440$7,740$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,077-7,360-11,052

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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