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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: $47,810

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,250

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $41,500
Base Invoice $40,418 $39,035
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 95
Cargo organizer 200 160
Sunroof 995  
Ultimate Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Remote start   425
Semi-automated parking system   535
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 67
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 85
Cargo organizer 190 142
Sunroof 945  
Ultimate Package   3,560
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Remote start   394
Semi-automated parking system   476
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 4,165 13,475
Options (change) 3,957 12,285
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,810 $55,850
Total Invoice $45,250 $52,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,011
Model Year20182012
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)245/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$47,810$55,850
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,740$55,850
Total Invoice$45,250$52,195
Adjustments for Features-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,184$52,195

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKS
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,350$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,343 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195050%
Total Not Requested196550%
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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