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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: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $38,155
Base Invoice $30,159 $35,025
Technology Package 3,500  
Package 401A   2,000
Navigation system   1,850
Technology Package 3,277  
Package 401A   1,740
Navigation system   1,610
Options (change) 3,500 3,850
Options (change) 3,277 3,350
Destination 670 795
Total Price $37,165 $42,800
Total Invoice $34,106 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year20072012
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,165$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$42,515
Total Invoice$34,106$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$38,909

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in202.9 in
Width73.6 in76.2 in
Height65.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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