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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: $47,620

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,081

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelTaurusContinentalContinental
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $38,060 $50,460 $60,180
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 795    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 90 120 120
Sunroof 995    
Climate Package   850  
CD player, remote   335  
Technology Package   4,215 4,215
3.0L V6   3,265 3,265
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750  
Multicontour seats 565    
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Navigation system 755    
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 86 109 109
Sunroof 945    
Climate Package   774  
CD player, remote   305  
Technology Package   3,836 3,836
3.0L V6   2,972 2,972
AWD   1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593  
Options (change) 6,470 12,535 9,600
Options (change) 6,146 11,479 8,797
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,620 $68,085 $75,780
Total Invoice $45,081 $62,864 $69,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,906
Model Year201620182018
ModelTaurusContinentalContinental
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$47,620$68,085$75,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,365-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$61,720$68,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,445
Total Invoice$45,081$62,864$69,902
Adjustments for Features0-5,877-7,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,081$56,987$62,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,891

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year201620182018
ModelTaurusContinentalContinental
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,475$13,840$15,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,365$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,877-7,024

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.9 in
Length202.9 in201.4 in
Width76.2 in75.3 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135041%
Total Not Requested197559%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested195064%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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