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Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $30,025 $37,105
Base Invoice $21,754 $28,374 $35,064
Leather seating surfaces   1,495  
Rear spoiler   275 275
Sunroof   995 995
Package 201A   1,050  
Leather seating surfaces   1,420  
Rear spoiler   261 261
Sunroof   945 945
Package 201A   999  
Options (change) 0 3,815 1,270
Options (change) 0 3,625 1,206
Destination 615 875 875
Total Price $24,460 $34,715 $39,250
Total Invoice $22,369 $32,874 $37,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$24,460$34,715$39,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,660-8,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$29,055$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,920
Total Invoice$22,369$32,874$37,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,360-7,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$27,514$29,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,295$6,955$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,660$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,360-7,831

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.9 in
Length172.4 in202.9 in
Width67.9 in76.2 in
Height54.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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