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Acura TL vs. Ford Fusion Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Acura TL and Ford Fusion features right here.

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Fusion

  

Model Year 2006 2006- 2006- 2006-
Model TL Fusion Fusion Fusion
Trim Base S SE SEL
Engines  
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000		 3.5L V6<br>OHC-4v<br>280 hp@6200 <br>254 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature.      
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
160 hp@6250
156 lb-ft@4250		   2.3L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>160 hp@6250 <br>156 lb-ft@4250 is a standard feature. 2.3L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>160 hp@6250 <br>156 lb-ft@4250 is a standard feature. 2.3L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>160 hp@6250 <br>156 lb-ft@4250 is a standard feature.
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800		     3.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>221 hp@6250 <br>205 lb-ft@4800 is an optional feature. 3.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>221 hp@6250 <br>205 lb-ft@4800 is an optional feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is a standard feature.      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.      
5-speed manual   5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
5-speed automatic   5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature.
6-speed automatic     6-speed automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
235/45WR17 tires 235/45WR17 tires is a standard feature.      
205/60R16 tires   205/60R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/60R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/60R16 tires is a standard feature.
225/50VR17 tires       225/50VR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
ELS, 225W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) ELS, 225W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.      
Unbranded, 4 speakers   Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)     Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Unbranded, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 6 speakers is an optional feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature.      
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.      
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature.      
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Performance braking system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Performance braking system (optional) is a standard feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature.      
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.      
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is an optional feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo net Cargo net is a standard feature.      
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.     Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.   Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.      
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.     Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.      
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature.      
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.   Rear air vents is a standard feature.      
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Drivetrain  
Limited-slip front differentialWhen one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.   Limited-slip front differential is a standard feature.      
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.     Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Sunroof Sunroof is a standard feature.   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.      
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Cassette player Cassette player is a standard feature.      
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player   CD player is a standard feature.    
DVD-Audio-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.   DVD-Audio-compatible player is a standard feature.      
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature.      
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature.      
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Surround sound Surround sound is a standard feature.      
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.      
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Analog clock       Analog clock is a standard feature.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.         Automatic headlights is an optional feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.   Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.      
Headlights automatically turn off.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.         Compass is an optional feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is a standard feature.     Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature.     Heated mirrors is an optional feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.   Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature.      
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature.   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.     Perimeter approach lighting is an optional feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.      
Visor mirror, driver   Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.    
Visor mirror, passenger   Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.    
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.   Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.      
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 3-person bench Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature.      
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench   Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.   Aluminum trim is a standard feature.      
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.     Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is a standard feature.     Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.   Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature. Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.       Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Memory system, driver seat Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.   Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Power recliner, passenger seat Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.      
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.       Machined alloy wheels is an optional feature. Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Summer tires (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Summer tires (optional) is an optional feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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Option Package Contents

Technology Package

Features
Side curtain airbags
Alarm

Terracotta or Red Package

Features
Unbranded, 6 speakers

Technology Package

Features
Side curtain airbags
Alarm

Technology Package

Features
Side curtain airbags
Alarm

Appearance Package

Features
Heated mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic headlights
Compass
Perimeter approach lighting
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 Acura TL

2006 Acura TL Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This is the ONLY car I found with Soooo many features standard.>> Shift Paddles,XENON lights,AM/FM/XM/MP3/WMA,5.1 DVD-Audio+Aux/iPod+Cassette,4 Piston Brembo Brakes,Immobilizer Sys,Tire Pressure Monitoring,LED lights,Voice NAV,Real-T Traffic.Noise Cancel see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 The nav system is good, but the best part is the hands-free bluetooth system for phones. Everything else that you would expect to find on a car like this is there, plus the voice command system. see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 A lot of things come standard, like Bluetooth phone support, satellite radio, keyless entry, bi-xenon lights, 6-cd changer, dvd-audio, and on and on. Good feature list. see full Acura TL review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006- Ford Fusion

2006- Ford Fusion Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 Steering wheel controls and auto climate control work excellent together, standard aux audio jack for MP3 players is a plus, dual power points in front and center console for chargers, etc. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 Steerig wheel controls see full Ford Fusion review
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The ability to opt out of a sunroof. All the other manufactureres make it part of a package. Ford enabled me to get the upscale SEL (leather, aluminum wheels, etc) without the sunroof so I could actually fit in the car! see full Ford Fusion review
2006 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 For a 2006 vehicle, I was happy to get side airbags and traction control. I am also happy with the audiophile sound system. see full Ford Fusion review