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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: $20,899

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $28,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,293

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $25,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $44,098 $16,552 $16,916
Antilock brakes (ABS)   745 745
Moon & Tune Value Package   795 795
Leather seating surfaces   810  
Universal garage door opener   399 399
Antilock brakes (ABS)   648 648
Moon & Tune Value Package   692 692
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Universal garage door opener   342 342
Options (change) 0 2,749 1,939
Options (change) 0 2,386 1,682
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $49,095 $21,309 $20,899
Total Invoice $44,993 $19,633 $19,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,092
Model Year201220092009
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$49,095$21,309$20,899
Adjustments for Features-7,210-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,885$21,109$20,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$44,993$19,633$19,293
Adjustments for Features-6,608-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,385$19,449$19,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220092009
ModelRLFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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  
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  
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$845$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,210$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,608-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122009
ModelRLFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.9 in
Length195.8 in175.0 in
Width72.7 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in58.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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