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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: $35,995

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $17,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,383

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $15,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $44,098 $26,269 $28,321
Technology Package 4,150    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Technology Package 3,756    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 4,150 6,930 4,835
Options (change) 3,756 6,219 4,324
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $53,245 $35,995 $36,100
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,383 $33,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,491
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$53,245$35,995$36,100
Adjustments for Features-2000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,045$35,995$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$48,749$33,383$33,540
Adjustments for Features-1830-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,566$33,383$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220132013
ModelRLEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,080$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-465

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122013
ModelRLEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in105.9 in
Length195.8 in178.1 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.867.8 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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