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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: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $42,770
Base Invoice $44,098 $40,418
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,150 1,790
Options (change) 3,756 1,700
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,245 $45,435
Total Invoice $48,749 $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: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,882
Model Year20122018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$53,245$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$44,245
Total Invoice$48,749$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,749$41,867

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelRLTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelRLTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length195.8 in202.9 in
Width72.7 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested147591%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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