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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: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $37,770
Base Invoice $41,560 $34,663
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   1,450
Package 402B   2,800
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   1,262
Package 402B   2,436
Options (change) 3,620 4,250
Options (change) 3,245 3,698
Destination 715 825
Total Price $50,615 $42,845
Total Invoice $45,520 $39,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year20082010
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$50,615$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$42,365
Total Invoice$45,520$39,186
Adjustments for Features0-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$38,747

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
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.4,415 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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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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested157550%
Total Not Requested157550%

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