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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: $33,850

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,970

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,505 $25,388
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Technology Package 3,210  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 3,500 5,430
Options (change) 3,210 4,782
Destination 715 800
Total Price $37,410 $33,850
Total Invoice $34,430 $30,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,090
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,410$33,850
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$33,850
Total Invoice$34,430$30,970
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,060$30,970

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,750$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3700

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in200.4 in
Width73.6 in74.5 in
Height65.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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 Limited

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

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