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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: $44,150

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,373

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $38,850
Base Invoice $35,025 $36,908
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Remote start 425  
All-weather floor mats 75 85
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 100
Cargo organizer 160 195
Elite Package   3,250
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Multicontour seats 518  
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Remote start 398  
All-weather floor mats 65 78
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 91
Cargo organizer 139 178
Elite Package   2,958
3.5L V6   4,746
AWD   1,894
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 5,200 12,315
Options (change) 4,553 11,488
Destination 795 895
Total Price $44,150 $52,060
Total Invoice $40,373 $49,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$44,150$52,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,150$48,285
Total Invoice$40,373$49,291
Adjustments for Features0-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,373$45,717

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,115$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,574

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length202.9 in205.6 in
Width76.2 in75.9 in
Height60.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,504 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 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 seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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