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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: $49,365

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,826

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRLExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $41,935 $42,196 $43,569
Technology Package 3,620    
Navigation system   2,105 2,105
Sunroof   995 995
Technology Package 3,245    
Navigation system   1,789 1,789
Sunroof   846 846
Options (change) 3,620 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 3,245 2,635 2,635
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $51,060 $49,365 $50,875
Total Invoice $45,940 $45,826 $47,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,395
Model Year200920122012
ModelRLExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$51,060$49,365$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$47,985$49,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260
Total Invoice$45,940$45,826$47,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,281-1,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$44,545$45,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,142

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200920122012
ModelRLExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,710$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,281-1,512

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20092012
ModelRLExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in119.0 in
Length195.8 in206.5 in
Width72.7 in78.8 in
Height57.2 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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