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Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $42,770
Base Invoice $33,995 $40,418
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 8,200 3,785
Options (change) 7,768 3,595
Destination 975 875
Total Price $44,975 $47,430
Total Invoice $42,738 $44,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,848
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$44,975$47,430
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,240$47,430
Total Invoice$42,738$44,888
Adjustments for Features-6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,040$44,888

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,605$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length184.4 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested385062%
Total Not Requested231538%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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