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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: $38,795

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $20,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072020
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,125 $58,250
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 670 1,245
Total Price $38,795 $59,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL Type-S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,499
Model Year20072020
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine286hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/55-20
Total Price$38,795$59,495
Adjustments for Features0-14,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$45,165

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072020
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Total Value of Features$4,615$18,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072020
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in119.1 in
Length189.3 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.587.8 ft3

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