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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $46,280
Base Invoice $40,418 $41,560
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Technology Package   3,620
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 1,790 3,620
Options (change) 1,700 3,245
Destination 875 715
Total Price $45,435 $50,615
Total Invoice $42,993 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,197
Model Year20182008
ModelTaurusRL
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/50-17
Total Price$45,435$50,615
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,670$50,615
Total Invoice$42,993$45,520
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,323$45,520

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
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
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
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, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,980$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6700

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
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 Weight4,343 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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