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Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,325 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $30,384 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 2,000 795  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 1,821 755  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 2,000 2,390 0
Options (change) 1,821 2,270 0
Destination 615 945 945
Total Price $35,940 $46,835 $53,915
Total Invoice $32,820 $44,758 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year200620162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,940$46,835$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-8,255-14,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$38,580$39,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230
Total Invoice$32,820$44,758$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-7,889-13,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$36,869$38,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,181

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$13,120$18,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,255$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,889-13,482

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length189.3 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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