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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: $49,445

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,757

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $41,675
Base Invoice $44,098 $38,862
Advance Package 7,950  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 7,194  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,950 6,875
Options (change) 7,194 6,000
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $49,445
Total Invoice $52,187 $45,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,405
Model Year20122014
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$57,045$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$46,230
Total Invoice$52,187$45,757
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$42,782

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelRLExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
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
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
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
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,490$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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