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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: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $4,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $21,754 $24,453 $28,053
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   779 779
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Options (change) 0 2,030 895
Options (change) 0 1,766 779
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $24,460 $29,525 $32,390
Total Invoice $22,369 $27,044 $29,657

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $800
Model Year200620092009
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,460$29,525$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$25,295$27,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$22,369$27,044$29,657
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-4,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$23,169$25,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,960

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620092009
ModelRSXTaurusTaurus
TrimType-SSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$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
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,095$5,325$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,875-4,528

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062009
ModelRSXTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.9 in
Length172.4 in200.4 in
Width67.9 in74.5 in
Height54.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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