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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: $35,250

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,255

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelRDXTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $30,646 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Technology Package 3,100      
AWD 2,000 1,850 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Technology Package 2,843      
AWD 1,834 1,665 1,665 1,664
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 5,100 7,420 5,240 5,000
Options (change) 4,677 6,513 4,615 4,405
Destination 885 800 800 800
Total Price $38,880 $35,250 $35,810 $36,550
Total Invoice $36,208 $32,255 $32,823 $33,496

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,824
Model Year2012200820082008
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$38,880$35,250$35,810$36,550
Adjustments for Features-1,335-1250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$35,125$35,810$35,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$675
Total Invoice$36,208$32,255$32,823$33,496
Adjustments for Features-1,243-1140-687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,965$32,141$32,823$32,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$668

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200820082008
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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 audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,190$5,065$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$125$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,243-1140-687

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,931 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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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