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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: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $7,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,225 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,117 $40,191
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 0 2,390
Options (change) 0 2,086
Destination 715 895
Total Price $38,940 $46,385
Total Invoice $35,832 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,579
Model Year20082015
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine286hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,940$46,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$41,270
Total Invoice$35,832$43,172
Adjustments for Features0-4,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$38,411

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelTLExplorer
TrimType-SSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,840$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,761

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,534 lb.4,921 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 Sport

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

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