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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: $30,495

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,932

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRDXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $32,962 $21,801 $25,388
AWD 1,400 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
Stability control     495
AWD 1,296 1,666 1,666
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 1,400 6,060 3,435
Options (change) 1,296 5,331 3,046
Destination 920 800 800
Total Price $37,415 $30,495 $31,855
Total Invoice $35,178 $27,932 $29,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,248
Model Year201520082008
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$37,415$30,495$31,855
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$30,495$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$35,178$27,932$29,234
Adjustments for Features-1,9980-344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,180$27,932$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$958

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201520082008
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
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,175$4,050$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9980-344

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152008
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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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