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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: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $49,300
Base Invoice $34,663 $43,912
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Options (change) 4,250 0
Options (change) 3,698 0
Destination 825 615
Total Price $42,845 $49,915
Total Invoice $39,186 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,871
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-17
Total Price$42,845$49,915
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,265$49,915
Total Invoice$39,186$44,527
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,656$44,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,845$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length202.9 in193.6 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157550%
Total Not Requested157550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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