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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $38,155
Base Invoice $41,664 $35,025
Elite Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 1,195
3.5L V6 3,005  
AWD 1,995  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Elite Package 3,480  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127 1,040
3.5L V6 2,795  
AWD 1,855  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 10,295 5,845
Options (change) 9,257 5,086
Destination 875 795
Total Price $55,470 $44,795
Total Invoice $51,796 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,921
Model Year20112012
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-19
Total Price$55,470$44,795
Adjustments for Features-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,220$44,795
Total Invoice$51,796$40,906
Adjustments for Features-3,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,827$40,906

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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 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 
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$9,625$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
ModelMKTTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in112.9 in
Length207.6 in202.9 in
Width76.0 in76.2 in
Height67.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
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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