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Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,730

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,153

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $41,935 $27,518 $29,578
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 0 6,885 5,185
Options (change) 0 5,990 4,545
Destination 760 645 645
Total Price $47,440 $37,730 $38,345
Total Invoice $42,695 $34,153 $34,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,088
Model Year200920062006
ModelRLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$47,440$37,730$38,345
Adjustments for Features-50500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,935$37,730$38,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$42,695$34,153$34,768
Adjustments for Features-45400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,241$34,153$34,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelRLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,280$5,775$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-45400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelRLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length195.8 in193.4 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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