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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: $44,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,329

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,370 $38,155
Base Invoice $41,202 $35,025
Elite Package 3,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Elite Package 3,115  
All-weather floor mats 67 65
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 7,165 5,150
Options (change) 6,497 4,509
Destination 925 795
Total Price $51,460 $44,100
Total Invoice $48,624 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year20162012
ModelMKTTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-19
Total Price$51,460$44,100
Adjustments for Features-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,160$44,100
Total Invoice$48,624$40,329
Adjustments for Features-5,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,616$40,329

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
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 window/roof operation$15 
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 
Curve control$50 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,665$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,942 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 Headroom39.0 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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