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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $34,520
Base Invoice $35,025 $32,430
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 3,850 5,100
Options (change) 3,350 4,721
Destination 795 895
Total Price $42,800 $40,515
Total Invoice $39,170 $38,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,810
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/60-18
Total Price$42,800$40,515
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$39,785
Total Invoice$39,170$38,046
Adjustments for Features0-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$37,360

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,920$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-686

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in183.5 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.161.3 ft3

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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, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested149059%
Total Not Requested102541%

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