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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,105 $38,655 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,673 $35,929 $34,952
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,390
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 2,032
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $39,645 $43,195 $40,750
Total Invoice $36,903 $40,159 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,017
Model Year201020102011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,645$43,195$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$40,995$37,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$36,903$40,159$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,903$38,114$34,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102011
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$5,880$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length195.3 in197.1 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested56526%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested56526%

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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