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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $22,980
Base Invoice $37,059 $21,127
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 1,695 3,660
Options (change) 1,543 3,258
Destination 925 685
Total Price $41,630 $27,325
Total Invoice $39,527 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,042
Model Year20162006
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$41,630$27,325
Adjustments for Features-7,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$27,325
Total Invoice$39,527$25,070
Adjustments for Features-7,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,112$25,070

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelMKSTaurus
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,885$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelMKSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.5 in
Length205.6 in197.6 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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