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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,720 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $16,720 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,128 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $14,567 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | RL |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,635 | $27,620 | $46,680 |
| Base Invoice | $21,801 | $25,388 | $41,935 |
| Interior Convenience Package | 895 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 695 | ||
| SYNC | 395 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | 225 | |
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | |
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Stability control | 495 | ||
| Interior Convenience Package | 779 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 605 | ||
| SYNC | 344 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | 196 | |
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | |
| Sunroof | 779 | 779 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||
| AWD | 1,666 | 1,666 | |
| Stability control | 431 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,285 | 3,660 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,527 | 3,242 | 0 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 760 |
| Total Price | $30,720 | $32,080 | $47,440 |
| Total Invoice | $28,128 | $29,430 | $42,695 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,975 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | RL |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 260, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $30,720 | $32,080 | $47,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -2,880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,720 | $31,705 | $44,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $985 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,128 | $29,430 | $42,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -344 | -2,592 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,128 | $29,086 | $40,103 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $958 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | RL |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,050 | $4,425 | $6,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $2,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -344 | -2,592 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Taurus | RL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 195.8 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 lb. | 4,083 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 23% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 29% |
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