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Acura RL vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,140

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,734

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelRLFlexFlex
TrimBaseLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $44,098 $35,553 $37,824
Technology Package 4,150    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
255/45VR20   795  
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Technology Package 3,756    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
255/45VR20   676  
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 4,150 7,135 6,340
Options (change) 3,756 6,356 5,681
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $53,245 $46,140 $47,840
Total Invoice $48,749 $42,734 $44,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,992
Model Year201220112011
ModelRLFlexFlex
TrimBaseLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$53,245$46,140$47,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$45,085$46,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$48,749$42,734$44,330
Adjustments for Features0-977-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,749$41,757$43,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220112011
ModelRLFlexFlex
TrimBaseLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,720$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122011
ModelRLFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in117.9 in
Length195.8 in202.3 in
Width72.7 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.845.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.886.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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