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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $38,155
Base Invoice $32,430 $35,035
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 5,100 3,850
Options (change) 4,721 3,350
Destination 895 795
Total Price $40,515 $42,800
Total Invoice $38,046 $39,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,843
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$40,515$42,800
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,760$42,800
Total Invoice$38,046$39,180
Adjustments for Features-7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,337$39,180

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,675$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142011
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length183.5 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height66.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested149059%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

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