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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: $33,780

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,150

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $14,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $26,170
Base Invoice $41,935 $24,400
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,780
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,195
Cargo net   65
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,514
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   1,088
Cargo net   34
Options (change) 3,620 6,785
Options (change) 3,245 5,925
Destination 760 825
Total Price $51,060 $33,780
Total Invoice $45,940 $31,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,379
Model Year20092011
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$51,060$33,780
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,380$33,780
Total Invoice$45,940$31,150
Adjustments for Features-2,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,529$31,150

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092011
ModelRLEscape
TrimBaseLimited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092011
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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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