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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $23,845
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $21,754
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 201A 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,420    
Rear spoiler 261 261  
Sunroof 945 945  
Package 201A 999    
Options (change) 3,815 1,270 0
Options (change) 3,625 1,206 0
Destination 875 875 615
Total Price $34,715 $39,250 $24,460
Total Invoice $32,874 $37,145 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,715$39,250$24,460
Adjustments for Features-5,660-8,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,055$30,975$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$0
Total Invoice$32,874$37,145$22,369
Adjustments for Features-5,360-7,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,514$29,314$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Model Year201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$9,570$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$8,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,360-7,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length202.9 in172.4 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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