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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,314

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,995 $35,035
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation system   1,550
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Remote start   425
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Navigation system   1,349
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Remote start   398
Options (change) 8,200 6,270
Options (change) 7,768 5,484
Destination 975 795
Total Price $44,975 $45,220
Total Invoice $42,738 $41,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,446
Model Year20182011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp 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$44,975$45,220
Adjustments for Features-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,955$45,220
Total Invoice$42,738$41,314
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,868$41,314

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182011
ModelRDXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$8,365$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182011
ModelRDXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length184.4 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested331554%
Total Not Requested285046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%

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