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Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,916

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRLXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $38,155
Base Invoice $44,324 $35,035
Advance Package 12,000  
Navigation system   1,550
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Advance Package 10,859  
Navigation system   1,349
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 12,000 5,845
Options (change) 10,859 5,086
Destination 895 795
Total Price $61,345 $44,795
Total Invoice $56,078 $40,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,018
Model Year20142011
ModelRLXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$61,345$44,795
Adjustments for Features-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,000$44,795
Total Invoice$56,078$40,916
Adjustments for Features-2,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,934$40,916

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142011
ModelRLXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,140$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142011
ModelRLXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length196.1 in202.9 in
Width74.4 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested295052%
Total Not Requested275048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested237575%
Total Not Requested77525%

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