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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: $44,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,866

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $37,535
Base Invoice $41,935 $34,952
Technology Package 3,620  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 3,620 5,845
Options (change) 3,245 5,089
Destination 760 825
Total Price $51,060 $44,205
Total Invoice $45,940 $40,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,323
Model Year20092011
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,060$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$40,690
Total Invoice$45,940$40,866
Adjustments for Features0-3,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$37,617

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,249

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelRLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length195.8 in197.1 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 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 wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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