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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: $32,295

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $18,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,711

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $15,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $46,280
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $41,560
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Xenon HID headlights 920 920  
Pony Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rearview camera 240 240  
Rear spoiler   0  
Technology Package     3,620
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Xenon HID headlights 801 801  
Pony Package 866    
Temporary spare tire 87    
Rearview camera 209 209  
Rear spoiler   0  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 5,190 4,095 3,620
Options (change) 4,517 3,564 3,245
Destination 795 795 715
Total Price $32,295 $38,600 $50,615
Total Invoice $29,711 $35,418 $45,520

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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: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,247
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/50-17
Total Price$32,295$38,600$50,615
Adjustments for Features00-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$38,600$44,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0
Total Invoice$29,711$35,418$45,520
Adjustments for Features00-5,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,711$35,418$39,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangRL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,270$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,562

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelMustangRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length188.1 in193.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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