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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $35,800
Base Invoice $35,025 $33,995
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Remote start 425  
Advance Package   6,700
AWD   1,500
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Remote start 398  
Advance Package   6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 6,270 8,200
Options (change) 5,484 7,768
Destination 795 975
Total Price $45,220 $44,975
Total Invoice $41,304 $42,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6279hp 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$45,220$44,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$41,980
Total Invoice$41,304$42,738
Adjustments for Features0-2,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$39,892

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusRDX
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,345$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,846

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in184.4 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.7 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested331554%
Total Not Requested285046%

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