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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: $31,600

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,904

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelRLTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $42,470 $24,453 $28,053
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunshade, rear   225 225
Sunroof   895 895
AWD   1,850 1,850
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunshade, rear   196 196
Sunroof   779 779
AWD   1,664 1,664
Options (change) 0 4,105 2,970
Options (change) 0 3,626 2,639
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $47,640 $31,600 $34,465
Total Invoice $43,280 $28,904 $31,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,964
Model Year201020092009
ModelRLTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$47,640$31,600$34,465
Adjustments for Features-2,6550-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,985$31,600$33,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$43,280$28,904$31,517
Adjustments for Features-2,4120-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,868$28,904$30,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,708

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $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 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,705$4,050$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4120-905

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
ModelRLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length195.8 in200.4 in
Width72.7 in74.5 in
Height57.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,083 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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