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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: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $42,770
Base Invoice $32,430 $40,418
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 5,100 1,790
Options (change) 4,721 1,700
Destination 895 875
Total Price $40,515 $45,435
Total Invoice $38,046 $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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year20142018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$40,515$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$43,805
Total Invoice$38,046$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$41,451

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
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.4,343 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 player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested104041%

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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