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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: $45,220

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusTLX
TrimSHO3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $35,320
Base Invoice $35,025 $33,171
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Remote start 425  
Advance Package   7,280
AWD   2,200
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Remote start 398  
Advance Package   6,738
AWD   2,036
Options (change) 6,270 9,480
Options (change) 5,484 8,774
Destination 795 920
Total Price $45,220 $45,720
Total Invoice $41,304 $42,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusTLX
TrimSHO3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$45,220$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$43,150
Total Invoice$41,304$42,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$40,455

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusTLX
TrimSHO3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,670$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in190.3 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested331555%
Total Not Requested267545%

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