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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimSHOV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $40,418 $34,374 $40,626
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Advance Package   7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
Advance Package   7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 3,785 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 3,595 9,047 1,895
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $47,430 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $44,888 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,403
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimSHOV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,430$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$44,715$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$44,888$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-1,886-936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$42,485$42,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTLXTLX
TrimSHOV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,770$8,755$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,886-936

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in191.7 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,765 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested156529%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

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

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