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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: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseType-SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,625 $38,125 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,677 $34,774 $34,952
Navigation system 2,500   795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Navigation system 2,276   676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 2,500 0 2,390
Options (change) 2,276 0 2,032
Destination 670 670 825
Total Price $36,795 $38,795 $40,750
Total Invoice $33,623 $35,444 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $461
Model Year200720072011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseType-SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$36,795$38,795$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$38,695$36,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0
Total Invoice$33,623$35,444$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-91-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$35,353$34,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseType-SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,715$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-3,725

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length189.3 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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