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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: $47,530

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRLXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $40,275
Base Invoice $44,324 $38,060
Advance Package 12,000  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Advance Package 10,859  
Multicontour seats   565
Package 301A / 401A   1,900
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 12,000 6,380
Options (change) 10,859 6,060
Destination 920 875
Total Price $61,370 $47,530
Total Invoice $56,103 $44,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,193
Model Year20152016
ModelRLXTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$61,370$47,530
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$47,440
Total Invoice$56,103$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$44,910

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152016
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 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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
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$6,730$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-85

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152016
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.4,343 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested260045%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122565%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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