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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: $44,040

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,226

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $48,200
Base Invoice $34,663 $44,098
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Advance Package   7,950
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 5,445 7,950
Options (change) 4,738 7,194
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,040 $57,045
Total Invoice $40,226 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,508
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$44,040$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$56,550
Total Invoice$40,226$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,226$51,734

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-453

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length202.9 in195.8 in
Width76.2 in72.7 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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