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Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,125

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $13,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,217

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $12,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelRLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,830 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $42,470 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 0 5,030 2,810 2,810
Options (change) 0 4,434 2,501 2,500
Destination 810 825 825 825
Total Price $47,640 $34,125 $34,965 $35,960
Total Invoice $43,280 $31,217 $32,038 $32,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,300
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelRLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,640$34,125$34,965$35,960
Adjustments for Features-8400-200-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,800$34,125$34,765$34,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$745
Total Invoice$43,280$31,217$32,038$32,933
Adjustments for Features-7630-183-998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,517$31,217$31,855$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$638$718

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelRLTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
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  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,115$6,315$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$200$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-7630-183-998

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102009
ModelRLTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length195.8 in200.3 in
Width72.7 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.185.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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