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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: $36,795

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseType-SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,625 $38,125 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $30,677 $34,774 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 2,500   1,995  
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Navigation system 2,276   1,696  
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 2,500 0 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 2,276 0 3,392 2,418
Destination 670 670 815 815
Total Price $36,795 $38,795 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $33,623 $35,444 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $203
Model Year2007200720102010
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$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,540-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$38,695$36,545$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$1,005
Total Invoice$33,623$35,444$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features0-91-1,425-2,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$35,353$33,826$34,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$967

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720102010
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
Safety key  $5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$3,555$3,655$5,095$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,540$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-1,425-2,214

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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