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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $33,895
Base Invoice $35,025 $31,164
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Technology Package   3,300
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 3,850 3,300
Options (change) 3,350 3,026
Destination 795 760
Total Price $42,800 $37,955
Total Invoice $39,170 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,464
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-18
Total Price$42,800$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$37,690
Total Invoice$39,170$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$34,706

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,785$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in180.7 in
Width76.2 in73.6 in
Height60.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.160.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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