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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,625 $38,125 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,677 $34,774 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,500   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 2,276   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,500 0 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 2,276 0 3,698 2,419
Destination 670 670 815 815
Total Price $36,795 $38,795 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $33,623 $35,444 $33,832 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $582
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,795$38,795$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-100-860-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$38,695$35,920$36,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$930
Total Invoice$33,623$35,444$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-91-791-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$35,353$33,041$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$919

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,705$4,465$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$860$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-791-2,175

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.7 in
Length189.3 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer 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%

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