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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: $34,720

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,726

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $25,388 $34,374 $40,626
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Satellite radio 195    
Stability control 495    
Sunroof 895    
Remote start 395    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Technology Package   3,700  
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Satellite radio 170    
Stability control 431    
Sunroof 779    
Remote start 343    
AWD 1,666 1,895 1,895
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 6,300 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 5,538 5,400 1,895
Destination 800 950 950
Total Price $34,720 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $31,726 $40,724 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,495
Model Year200820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,720$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$37,060$38,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$31,726$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-5,503-6,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,726$35,221$36,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$10,355$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,503-6,689

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in191.7 in
Width74.5 in73.0 in
Height61.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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