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Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,195 Acura TL SH-AWD | |||
| Difference: $5,445 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,159 Acura TL SH-AWD | |||
| Difference: $6,329 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SH-AWD | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,655 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $35,929 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Technology Package | 3,730 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,420 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,730 | 1,695 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,420 | 1,610 | 0 |
| Destination | 810 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $43,195 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $40,159 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,154 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SH-AWD | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 305hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 10 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $43,195 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,415 | -11,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,195 | $43,225 | $43,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $580 |
| Total Invoice | $40,159 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,175 | -10,638 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,159 | $41,313 | $41,869 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $556 |
Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | TL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SH-AWD | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $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 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,345 | $12,760 | $18,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,415 | $11,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,175 | -10,638 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | TL | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 195.3 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,971 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 26% |
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