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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $19,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $17,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $46,280
Base Invoice $21,127 $41,560
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Options (change) 3,660 0
Options (change) 3,258 0
Destination 685 715
Total Price $27,325 $46,995
Total Invoice $25,070 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,376
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/50-17
Total Price$27,325$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$40,515
Total Invoice$25,070$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$36,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,829

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.2 in
Length197.6 in193.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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