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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: $36,460

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,253

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $48,200
Base Invoice $28,053 $44,098
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 4,965 4,150
Options (change) 4,375 3,756
Destination 825 895
Total Price $36,460 $53,245
Total Invoice $33,253 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,010
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,460$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$50,530
Total Invoice$33,253$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,253$46,263

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,486

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length200.4 in195.8 in
Width74.5 in72.7 in
Height61.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

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