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Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,120

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,953

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,195 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $30,505 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Technology Package 3,500      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Technology Package 3,210      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 3,500 7,025 4,805 4,805
Options (change) 3,210 6,170 4,237 4,236
Destination 715 825 825 825
Total Price $37,410 $36,120 $36,960 $37,955
Total Invoice $34,430 $32,953 $33,774 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,410$36,120$36,960$37,955
Adjustments for Features-7600-175-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$36,120$36,785$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$770
Total Invoice$34,430$32,953$33,774$34,669
Adjustments for Features-6990-160-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,731$32,953$33,614$33,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661$743

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$6,250$5,490$5,665$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0$175$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-6990-160-973

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in200.3 in
Width73.6 in74.9 in
Height65.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.847.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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