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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: $53,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $52,730
Advance Package 7,950  
AWD   0
Advance Package 7,128  
AWD   0
Options (change) 7,950 0
Options (change) 7,128 0
Destination 885 1,245
Total Price $56,035 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,783
Model Year20112021
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/45-21
Total Price$56,035$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-9,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$44,680

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,090$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelRLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in119.1 in
Length195.8 in198.8 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.887.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested247588%
Total Not Requested35012%

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