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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: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,855 $42,520 $33,895
Base Invoice $34,829 $40,182 $31,164
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Technology Package     3,300
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 261    
Sunroof 945 945  
Technology Package     3,026
Options (change) 2,065 1,790 3,300
Options (change) 1,961 1,700 3,026
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $39,795 $45,185 $37,955
Total Invoice $37,665 $42,757 $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: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year201720172009
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/55-18
Total Price$39,795$45,185$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$42,810$37,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,665$42,757$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,665$40,510$34,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201720172009
ModelTaurusTaurusRDX
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,995$8,370$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-258

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172009
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.3,969 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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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