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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: $45,550

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,601

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $41,500
Base Invoice $35,035 $39,035
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,295
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95
Cargo organizer 160 160
Remote start 425 425
Ultimate Package   4,000
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,153
All-weather floor mats 65 67
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 85
Cargo organizer 139 142
Remote start 398 394
Ultimate Package   3,560
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 6,600 12,940
Options (change) 5,771 11,809
Destination 795 875
Total Price $45,550 $55,315
Total Invoice $41,601 $51,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,514
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$45,550$55,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$53,600
Total Invoice$41,601$51,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,601$50,115

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,604

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,415 lb.4,438 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 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196550%
Total Not Requested195050%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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