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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: $25,530

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $22,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,493

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $20,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,200 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $42,801 $19,362 $25,248
Safety and Security Package   995  
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460
Comfort Group   575 575
Leather seating surfaces   0  
iPod integration   295 295
Cargo net   55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65  
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395
Satellite radio   195 195
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Alarm     325
Rear spoiler     0
Safety and Security Package   866  
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400
Comfort Group   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   0  
iPod integration   257 257
Cargo net   48 48
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37  
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344
Satellite radio   170 170
Interior ambient lighting   257 257
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Alarm     283
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 0 3,855 3,120
Options (change) 0 3,336 2,716
Destination 885 795 795
Total Price $48,085 $25,530 $31,335
Total Invoice $43,686 $23,493 $28,759

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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: $14,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,770
Model Year201120082008
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$48,085$25,530$31,335
Adjustments for Features-8,1700-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$25,530$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,180
Total Invoice$43,686$23,493$28,759
Adjustments for Features-7,4230-574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,263$23,493$28,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,692

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201120082008
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
RWD $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,040$870$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,170$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4230-574

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112008
ModelRLMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length195.8 in187.6 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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