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Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,635 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $13,610 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,441 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $12,308 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,200 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $44,098 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Technology Package | 4,150 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| AWD | 2,320 | 2,325 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | 630 | |
| Technology Package | 3,756 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| AWD | 2,111 | 2,117 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 4,150 | 9,605 | 6,820 |
| Options (change) | 3,756 | 8,383 | 6,017 |
| Destination | 895 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $39,635 | $40,000 |
| Total Invoice | $48,749 | $36,441 | $36,980 |
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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: $11,995 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,829 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $39,635 | $40,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,615 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,630 | $39,635 | $40,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $365 |
| Total Invoice | $48,749 | $36,441 | $36,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,479 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,270 | $36,441 | $36,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $539 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,480 | $5,865 | $5,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,615 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,479 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | RL | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,099 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | -250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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