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Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,620

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $20,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,410

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $17,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $46,280
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $41,560
Comfort Group 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Safety and Security Package 995    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Cargo net 55 55  
3.55 axle ratio   300  
Alarm   375  
Rear spoiler   0  
Comfort Group 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Safety and Security Package 866    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Cargo net 48 48  
3.55 axle ratio   261  
Alarm   326  
Rear spoiler   0  
Options (change) 3,305 2,225 0
Options (change) 2,857 1,936 0
Destination 795 795 715
Total Price $26,620 $32,180 $46,995
Total Invoice $24,410 $29,465 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,448
Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$26,620$32,180$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-625-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,620$31,555$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0
Total Invoice$24,410$29,465$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-572-7,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,410$28,893$34,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,483$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$970$1,595$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-572-7,417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelMustangRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length187.6 in193.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height55.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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