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Acura RL vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,495

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $18,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,325

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $16,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $23,455
Base Invoice $41,935 $21,789
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 0 4,315
Options (change) 0 3,811
Destination 760 725
Total Price $47,440 $28,495
Total Invoice $42,695 $26,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,378
Model Year20092009
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$47,440$28,495
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$28,495
Total Invoice$42,695$26,325
Adjustments for Features-2,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,703$26,325

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,740$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9920

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009
ModelRLEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length195.8 in174.7 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.166.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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