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Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,080 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $10,965 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,392 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $9,795 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | RL | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $36,254 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | |
| Advance Package | 7,194 | |
| Navigation system | 710 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,067 | |
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | |
| Sunroof | 888 | |
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 5,985 |
| Options (change) | 7,194 | 5,343 |
| Destination | 895 | 795 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $46,080 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $42,392 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,255 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,982 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | RL | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $57,045 | $46,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,290 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,045 | $44,790 |
| Total Invoice | $52,187 | $42,392 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,187 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,187 | $41,205 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | RL | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,340 | $6,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,187 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | RL | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,099 lb. | 4,343 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 67% |
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