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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: $25,235

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $21,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,236

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $19,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $41,560 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244
Safety and Security Package   995      
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460 460  
Comfort Group   575   575  
Leather seating surfaces   0 695    
Cargo net   55 55 55  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65      
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395 395
Satellite radio   195 195 195 195
Interior ambient lighting   295 295 295 295
Xenon HID headlights   525 525 525 525
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers     665    
Alarm     325 325  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Safety and Security Package   866      
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400 400  
Comfort Group   500   500  
Leather seating surfaces   0 605    
Cargo net   48 48 48  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37      
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344 344
Satellite radio   170 170 170 170
Interior ambient lighting   257 257 257 257
Xenon HID headlights   457 457 457 457
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers     579    
Alarm     283 283  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Options (change) 0 3,560 3,610 2,825 1,410
Options (change) 0 3,079 3,143 2,459 1,228
Destination 715 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,995 $25,235 $30,645 $31,040 $45,835
Total Invoice $42,275 $23,236 $28,124 $28,502 $41,567

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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: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,623
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$46,995$25,235$30,645$31,040$45,835
Adjustments for Features-8,270-250-650-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$25,210$30,645$30,390$45,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,435$5,180$20,390
Total Invoice$42,275$23,236$28,124$28,502$41,567
Adjustments for Features-7,439-230-597-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,836$23,213$28,124$27,905$41,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,911$4,692$18,141

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelRLMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$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$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    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250    
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$125
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Outside temperature display$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Memory system, driver seat$200    
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$9,855$1,610$1,585$2,235$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,270$25$0$650$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,439-230-597-213

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
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%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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 Deluxe

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Unbranded, 500W, 6 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 500W, 6 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%

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