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Acura TL vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelTLTLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $39,485 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $36,040 $38,360 $40,087
Navigation system 2,500   1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package     1,295    
Sunroof     995 995 995
Navigation system 2,292   1,696 1,696 1,696
Convenience Package     1,101    
Sunroof     846 846 846
Options (change) 2,500 0 4,285 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 2,292 0 3,643 2,542 2,542
Destination 715 715 925 925 925
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $44,695 $46,230 $48,170
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $40,608 $41,827 $43,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelTLTLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$44,695$46,230$48,170
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,300-4,775-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$41,395$41,455$43,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$60$2,000
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$40,608$41,827$43,554
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,998-4,320-4,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$37,610$37,507$39,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$103$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelTLTLExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,780$7,905$9,380$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,300$4,775$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,998-4,320-4,317

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082009
ModelTLExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in119.0 in
Length189.3 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in78.8 in
Height56.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.555.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.5108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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