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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $30,646 $35,064 $40,418
Technology Package 3,100    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Technology Package 2,843    
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   261  
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 3,100 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 2,843 1,961 1,700
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $36,880 $40,045 $45,435
Total Invoice $34,374 $37,900 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$36,880$40,045$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$38,475$41,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$34,374$37,900$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,486-3,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$36,414$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120182018
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,795$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,486-3,733

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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