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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: $47,530

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $40,275
Base Invoice $41,674 $38,060
Elite Package 4,000  
Semi-automated parking system 595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Elite Package 3,480  
Semi-automated parking system 518  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127  
3.5L V6 1,851  
AWD 0  
Multicontour seats   565
Package 301A / 401A   1,900
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 7,885 6,380
Options (change) 6,976 6,060
Destination 875 875
Total Price $53,060 $47,530
Total Invoice $49,525 $44,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,276
Model Year20122016
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-20
Total Price$53,060$47,530
Adjustments for Features-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,645$47,530
Total Invoice$49,525$44,995
Adjustments for Features-2,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,271$44,995

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
App support $0
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
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$8,715$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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.4,343 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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
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 warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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