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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: $36,460

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,253

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $30,670
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,053
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunshade, rear   225
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunshade, rear   196
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 4,150 4,965
Options (change) 3,756 4,375
Destination 895 825
Total Price $53,245 $36,460
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,010
Model Year20122009
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,245$36,460
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,530$36,460
Total Invoice$48,749$33,253
Adjustments for Features-2,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,263$33,253

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4860

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft321.2 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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