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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: $44,940

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $48,200
Base Invoice $38,060 $44,098
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 3,790 4,150
Options (change) 3,600 3,756
Destination 875 895
Total Price $44,940 $53,245
Total Invoice $42,535 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,151
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,940$53,245
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,950$53,245
Total Invoice$42,535$48,749
Adjustments for Features-9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,598$48,749

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Curve control$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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-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$5,780$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9370

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,343 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57531%
Total Not Requested130069%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested147591%
Total Not Requested1509%

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