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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: $30,190

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $23,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,760

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $20,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $24,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $44,098 $22,606 $28,906
Technology Package 4,150    
Comfort Package   595 595
Electronics Package   2,195 2,195
Rearview camera   240 240
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Security Package   395 395
Pony Package   995  
Rear spoiler     0
Technology Package 3,756    
Comfort Package   518 518
Electronics Package   1,910 1,910
Rearview camera   209 209
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Security Package   344 344
Pony Package   866  
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 4,150 4,945 3,950
Options (change) 3,756 4,304 3,438
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $53,245 $30,190 $36,195
Total Invoice $48,749 $27,760 $33,194

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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: $15,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,921
Model Year201220102010
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,245$30,190$36,195
Adjustments for Features-7,7200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,525$30,190$35,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,705
Total Invoice$48,749$27,760$33,194
Adjustments for Features-7,0680-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,681$27,760$32,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,159

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
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$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,130$1,410$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0680-275

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122010
ModelRLMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length195.8 in188.1 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.4 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, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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