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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: $31,600

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $15,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,904

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRL
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $46,280
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $41,560
Leather seating surfaces 1,135    
Sunshade, rear 225 225  
Sunroof 895 895  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Leather seating surfaces 987    
Sunshade, rear 196 196  
Sunroof 779 779  
AWD 1,664 1,664  
Options (change) 4,105 2,970 0
Options (change) 3,626 2,639 0
Destination 825 825 715
Total Price $31,600 $34,465 $46,995
Total Invoice $28,904 $31,517 $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: $12,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,915
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRL
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18245/50-17
Total Price$31,600$34,465$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-990-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$33,475$44,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$28,904$31,517$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-905-2,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,904$30,612$39,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,708$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRL
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $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$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,040$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-905-2,456

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length200.4 in193.6 in
Width74.5 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.1 ft3

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