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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $23,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $23,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSELSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $47,675 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $21,127 $45,292 $51,101 $59,291
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
CD player, remote   335 335  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750 1,750
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
CD player, remote   305 305  
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593 1,593
Options (change) 3,660 2,085 2,085 1,750
Options (change) 3,258 1,898 1,898 1,593
Destination 685 925 925 925
Total Price $27,325 $50,685 $57,085 $65,750
Total Invoice $25,070 $48,115 $53,924 $61,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,468
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSELSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$27,325$50,685$57,085$65,750
Adjustments for Features0-9,035-12,035-12,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$41,650$45,050$53,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,400$11,415
Total Invoice$25,070$48,115$53,924$61,809
Adjustments for Features0-8,577-11,369-11,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$39,538$42,555$49,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,017$10,346

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSELSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$12,235$15,235$15,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,035$12,035$12,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,577-11,369-11,925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in117.9 in
Length197.6 in201.4 in
Width73.0 in75.3 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.7 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 spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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