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Acura RL vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,755

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $19,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,880

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $17,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLFusion
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $25,425
Base Invoice $44,098 $23,423
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,995
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
3.0L V6   1,595
AWD   1,950
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,736
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
3.0L V6   1,436
AWD   1,754
Options (change) 4,150 7,535
Options (change) 3,756 6,662
Destination 895 795
Total Price $53,245 $33,755
Total Invoice $48,749 $30,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,424
Model Year20122012
ModelRLFusion
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,245$33,755
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,575$33,755
Total Invoice$48,749$30,880
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,304$30,880

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122012
ModelRLFusion
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122012
ModelRLFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length195.8 in190.6 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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