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Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelRLTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $40,795 $21,801 $25,388
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Sunshade, rear   225 225
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Sunshade, rear   196 196
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
AWD   1,666 1,666
Stability control     431
Options (change) 0 5,890 3,660
Options (change) 0 5,183 3,242
Destination 670 800 800
Total Price $46,450 $30,325 $32,080
Total Invoice $41,465 $27,784 $29,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,244
Model Year200720082008
ModelRLTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$46,450$30,325$32,080
Adjustments for Features-2,7300-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,720$30,325$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230
Total Invoice$41,465$27,784$29,430
Adjustments for Features-2,4370-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,028$27,784$28,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,164

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720082008
ModelRLTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
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 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,730$4,000$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4370-482

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
ModelRLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length193.6 in200.4 in
Width72.2 in74.5 in
Height57.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
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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