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Ford Taurus X vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,120

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,953

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $33,195
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $30,505
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Interior Power Package 295      
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Technology Package       3,500
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Interior Power Package 257      
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665  
Technology Package       3,210
Options (change) 7,025 4,805 4,805 3,500
Options (change) 6,170 4,237 4,236 3,210
Destination 825 825 825 715
Total Price $36,120 $36,960 $37,955 $37,410
Total Invoice $32,953 $33,774 $34,669 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,120$36,960$37,955$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,065-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,120$36,785$36,890$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$770$0
Total Invoice$32,953$33,774$34,669$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-160-973-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,953$33,614$33,696$33,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$743$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRDX
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,665$6,555$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,065$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-973-699

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurus XRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.3 in180.7 in
Width74.9 in73.6 in
Height67.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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