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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: $31,770

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,052

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $32,430 $24,453 $28,053
AWD 1,400 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395  
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD 1,297 1,664 1,664
SYNC   344  
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 1,400 4,275 2,745
Options (change) 1,297 3,774 2,443
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $36,815 $31,770 $34,240
Total Invoice $34,622 $29,052 $31,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,971
Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,815$31,770$34,240
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$31,770$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680
Total Invoice$34,622$29,052$31,321
Adjustments for Features-1,5990-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,023$29,052$30,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,546

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,125$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5990-723

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length183.5 in200.4 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height66.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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