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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: $47,945

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,490

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLFlex
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $37,600
Base Invoice $44,098 $35,062
Advance Package 7,950  
Package 301A / 303A   3,080
3.5L V6   2,825
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Advance Package 7,194  
Package 301A / 303A   2,688
3.5L V6   2,634
Sunroof   1,392
AWD   1,819
Options (change) 7,950 9,450
Options (change) 7,194 8,533
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $47,945
Total Invoice $52,187 $44,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,996
Model Year20122014
ModelRLFlex
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$57,045$47,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$44,390
Total Invoice$52,187$44,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$41,191

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122014
ModelRLFlex
TrimBaseLimited
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 
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
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
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 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,090$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,299

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122014
ModelRLFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in117.9 in
Length195.8 in201.8 in
Width72.7 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.2 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested120044%
Total Not Requested150056%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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