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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,190

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,621

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusMKT
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,980 $44,300
Base Invoice $36,882 $41,674
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Multicontour seats 595  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Semi-automated parking system   595
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Package 301A / 401A 1,785  
Multicontour seats 531  
Navigation system 710  
Sunroof 888  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Semi-automated parking system   518
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 4,385 7,885
Options (change) 3,914 6,976
Destination 825 875
Total Price $45,190 $53,060
Total Invoice $41,621 $49,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusMKT
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-19
Total Price$45,190$53,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$50,695
Total Invoice$41,621$49,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,621$47,318

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusMKT
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,325$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,207

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in117.9 in
Length202.9 in207.6 in
Width76.2 in76.0 in
Height60.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.139.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.175.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested127539%
Total Not Requested200061%

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