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Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,760

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,905

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $39,035 $24,453 $28,053
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 425 395 395
3.5L V6 5,000    
AWD 1,890 1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
SYNC   395  
Sunshade, rear   225 225
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sunroof   895 895
All-weather floor mats 67 57 57
Remote start 394 343 343
3.5L V6 4,650    
AWD 1,758 1,664 1,664
Panoramic sunroof 1,509    
Leather seating surfaces   987  
SYNC   344  
Sunshade, rear   196 196
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 9,085 5,265 3,440
Options (change) 8,378 4,627 3,039
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $51,460 $32,760 $34,935
Total Invoice $48,288 $29,905 $31,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,292
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$51,460$32,760$34,935
Adjustments for Features-4,3600-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,100$32,760$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$48,288$29,905$31,917
Adjustments for Features-4,0910-493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,197$29,905$31,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,519

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,360$5,000$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0910-493

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelMKSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length204.1 in200.4 in
Width75.9 in74.5 in
Height61.6 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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