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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: $45,550

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,601

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $38,155
Base Invoice $39,035 $35,035
Ultimate Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 1,195
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95
Cargo organizer 160 160
Remote start 425 425
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Ultimate Package 3,560  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153 1,040
All-weather floor mats 67 65
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 85 83
Cargo organizer 142 139
Remote start 394 398
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 12,940 6,600
Options (change) 11,809 5,771
Destination 875 795
Total Price $55,315 $45,550
Total Invoice $51,719 $41,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,514
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$55,315$45,550
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,600$45,550
Total Invoice$51,719$41,601
Adjustments for Features-1,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,115$41,601

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,715$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length204.1 in202.9 in
Width75.9 in76.2 in
Height61.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196550%
Total Not Requested195050%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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