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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: $44,950

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,069

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $39,010
Base Invoice $35,025 $37,059
Package 402A 3,100  
Multicontour seats 595  
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 80
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Cargo organizer 160 195
Elite Package   3,250
Heated second row seats   495
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Package 402A 2,697  
Multicontour seats 518  
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 73
All-weather floor mats 65 82
Cargo organizer 139 178
Elite Package   2,958
Heated second row seats   451
3.5L V6   4,745
AWD   1,896
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 6,000 12,795
Options (change) 5,249 11,926
Destination 795 925
Total Price $44,950 $52,730
Total Invoice $41,069 $49,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20122016
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$44,950$52,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$49,805
Total Invoice$41,069$49,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,069$47,141

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,040$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,769

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
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

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested280089%
Total Not Requested35011%
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%
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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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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