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Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,695

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,608

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $39,485 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $41,560 $36,040 $38,360 $40,087
Technology Package 3,620      
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package   1,295    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Technology Package 3,245      
Navigation system   1,696 1,696 1,696
Convenience Package   1,101    
Sunroof   846 846 846
Options (change) 3,620 4,285 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 3,245 3,643 2,542 2,542
Destination 715 925 925 925
Total Price $50,615 $44,695 $46,230 $48,170
Total Invoice $45,520 $40,608 $41,827 $43,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,871
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$50,615$44,695$46,230$48,170
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,475-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,440$44,695$44,755$46,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$2,000
Total Invoice$45,520$40,608$41,827$43,554
Adjustments for Features-1570-1,335-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,363$40,608$40,492$42,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$116$0$1,728

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,005$7,830$9,305$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,475$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1570-1,335-1,334

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082009
ModelRLExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in119.0 in
Length193.6 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in78.8 in
Height57.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.155.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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