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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,405 $40,220 $32,895
Base Invoice $31,738 $37,103 $30,646
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150 2,000  
Technology Package     3,100
Navigation system 710 710  
Rear spoiler 245    
Sunroof 888 888  
Package 301A / 401A 1,920 1,785  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 4,215 3,790 3,100
Options (change) 3,763 3,383 2,843
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $39,495 $44,885 $36,880
Total Invoice $36,376 $41,361 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $694
Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/55-18
Total Price$39,495$44,885$36,880
Adjustments for Features-1,420-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$41,090$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$36,376$41,361$34,374
Adjustments for Features-1,308-3,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,068$37,864$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,295$7,670$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$3,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,308-3,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,744 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested162587%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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