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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKT
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $44,300
Base Invoice $40,418 $41,674
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Sunroof 995  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Semi-automated parking system   595
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Sunroof 945  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Semi-automated parking system   518
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 3,785 7,885
Options (change) 3,595 6,976
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,430 $53,060
Total Invoice $44,888 $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: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,290
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKT
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,430$53,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$50,545
Total Invoice$44,888$49,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$47,178

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182012
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 
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
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
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,850$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,347

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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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