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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $37,855
Base Invoice $44,098 $35,268
Advance Package 7,950  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 7,194  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,950 6,095
Options (change) 7,194 5,181
Destination 895 825
Total Price $57,045 $44,775
Total Invoice $52,187 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,978
Model Year20122012
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$57,045$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$42,535
Total Invoice$52,187$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$39,209

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,165$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,065

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,099 lb.4,557 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
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%

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