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Acura TL vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,785

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,171

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTLEscape
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,580 $26,370
Base Invoice $37,113 $24,587
Technology Package 3,730  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,195
Cargo net   65
Technology Package 3,452  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   1,088
Cargo net   34
Options (change) 3,730 6,590
Options (change) 3,452 5,759
Destination 895 825
Total Price $44,205 $33,785
Total Invoice $41,460 $31,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,465
Model Year20142012
ModelTLEscape
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$44,205$33,785
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,260$33,785
Total Invoice$41,460$31,171
Adjustments for Features-1,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,636$31,171

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelTLEscape
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,065$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelTLEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length194.0 in174.7 in
Width74.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested94043%
Total Not Requested125057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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