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Acura RL vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,575

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $26,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,939

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $23,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $41,560 $14,508 $15,727
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Satellite radio   195 195
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Sunroof   625 625
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Satellite radio   170 170
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Interior ambient lighting   257 257
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Sunroof   544 544
Options (change) 0 4,320 3,115
Options (change) 0 3,761 2,712
Destination 715 670 670
Total Price $46,995 $20,575 $20,710
Total Invoice $42,275 $18,939 $19,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,325
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$46,995$20,575$20,710
Adjustments for Features-7,8100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$20,575$20,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$42,275$18,939$19,109
Adjustments for Features-7,0260-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,249$18,939$18,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082008
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,455$645$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,810$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0260-185

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelRLFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.9 in
Length193.6 in175.0 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in58.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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