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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $31,164 $30,535 $36,254
Technology Package 3,300    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995  
Package 301A   2,700  
Technology Package 3,026    
Navigation system   710 710
Rear spoiler   245  
Sunroof   888  
Package 301A   2,410  
Options (change) 3,300 4,765 795
Options (change) 3,026 4,253 710
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $37,955 $38,660 $40,890
Total Invoice $34,950 $35,583 $37,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,789
Model Year200920132013
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$37,955$38,660$40,890
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,700$38,660$40,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805
Total Invoice$34,950$35,583$37,759
Adjustments for Features-1,1560-392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,794$35,583$37,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,784

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920132013
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,200$5,945$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1560-392

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092013
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.3,970 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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