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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $46,830
Base Invoice $35,035 $42,470
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Technology Package   3,620
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 4,650 3,620
Options (change) 4,046 3,245
Destination 795 810
Total Price $43,600 $51,260
Total Invoice $39,876 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,928
Model Year20112010
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$43,600$51,260
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$51,260
Total Invoice$39,876$46,525
Adjustments for Features-2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,597$46,525

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112010
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.4,083 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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