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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,783

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $38,490
Base Invoice $25,388 $35,461
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 395 395
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 1,890
Navigation Package   2,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 57 65
Remote start 343 340
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666 1,701
Navigation Package   2,576
Panoramic sunroof   1,458
Options (change) 6,375 7,050
Options (change) 5,595 6,140
Destination 800 825
Total Price $34,795 $46,365
Total Invoice $31,783 $42,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,665
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,795$46,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$43,110
Total Invoice$31,783$42,426
Adjustments for Features0-2,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,783$39,448

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length200.4 in204.1 in
Width74.5 in75.9 in
Height61.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft318.4 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 net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested84051%

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