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Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,615

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $21,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,146

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $18,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelRLMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $22,520 $29,160 $43,125
Base Invoice $43,912 $20,758 $26,734 $38,872
Safety and Security Package   995    
Comfort Group   575 575  
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo net   55 55  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395  
Xenon HID headlights   525 525 525
3.55 axle ratio     300  
Alarm     375  
Rear spoiler     0  
Safety and Security Package   866    
Comfort Group   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   605    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Cargo net   48 48  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344  
Xenon HID headlights   457 457 457
3.55 axle ratio     261  
Alarm     326  
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 0 5,300 4,220 2,520
Options (change) 0 4,593 3,672 2,193
Destination 615 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,915 $28,615 $34,175 $47,740
Total Invoice $44,527 $26,146 $31,201 $43,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,138
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelRLMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$49,915$28,615$34,175$47,740
Adjustments for Features-8,1200-625-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$28,615$33,550$47,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,935$18,865
Total Invoice$44,527$26,146$31,201$43,160
Adjustments for Features-7,2430-571-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,284$26,146$30,630$42,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,484$16,779

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelRLMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Outside temperature display$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,930$1,810$2,435$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,120$0$625$260
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2430-571-235

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062009
ModelRLMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length193.6 in187.6 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

3.55 axle ratio
FeatureValueRequested?
3.55 axle ratioNo
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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