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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: $31,215

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $22,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,733

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $20,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $26,200 $34,750
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,170 $32,058
Technology Package 4,150    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package   695 695
Comfort Package   650 650
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Rearview camera   240 240
Rear spoiler   295 0
Technology Package 3,756    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package   621 621
Comfort Package   581 581
Electronics Package   2,088 2,088
Rearview camera   214 214
Rear spoiler   264 0
Options (change) 4,150 4,220 3,925
Options (change) 3,756 3,768 3,504
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $53,245 $31,215 $39,470
Total Invoice $48,749 $28,733 $36,357

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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: $15,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,964
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6305hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$53,245$31,215$39,470
Adjustments for Features-6,6100-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,635$31,215$39,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,980
Total Invoice$48,749$28,733$36,357
Adjustments for Features-6,0520-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,697$28,733$36,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,371

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220132013
ModelRLMustangMustang
TrimBaseV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
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$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
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
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,580$1,970$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,610$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0520-253

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122013
ModelRLMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length195.8 in188.5 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,502 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 in47.8 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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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