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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $42,770
Base Invoice $40,795 $40,418
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,221  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,620 1,790
Options (change) 3,221 1,700
Destination 670 875
Total Price $50,070 $45,435
Total Invoice $44,686 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year20072018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$50,070$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$43,620
Total Invoice$44,686$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,686$41,276

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,717

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072018
ModelRLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length193.6 in202.9 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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