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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: $40,290

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,845

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelTaurusTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $38,490
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $35,461
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195 995
Navigation system 1,850 1,550  
Sunroof 995    
Remote start 425 425 395
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 402A   3,100  
Ultimate Package     5,995
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,040 856
Navigation system 1,610 1,349  
Sunroof 866    
Remote start 398 398 340
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 402A   2,697  
Ultimate Package     5,156
Options (change) 7,340 6,345 7,460
Options (change) 6,415 5,549 6,417
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $40,290 $45,295 $46,775
Total Invoice $36,845 $41,379 $42,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,274
Model Year201120112009
ModelTaurusTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$40,290$45,295$46,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$43,070$45,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0
Total Invoice$36,845$41,379$42,703
Adjustments for Features0-2,033-1,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,845$39,346$41,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,501$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201120112009
ModelTaurusTaurusMKS
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$6,355$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,033-1,584

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length202.9 in204.1 in
Width76.2 in75.9 in
Height60.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested237575%
Total Not Requested77525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested241552%
Total Not Requested225048%

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