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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $42

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $35,268
Advance Package 5,930 5,930  
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Blind spot warning system     595
Advance Package 5,488 5,488  
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Blind spot warning system     506
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 4,440
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 3,775
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $42,530 $46,080 $43,120
Total Invoice $39,910 $43,195 $39,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,018
Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$42,530$46,080$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$43,880$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$39,910$43,195$39,868
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-3,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,910$41,133$35,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelTLTLExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$5,880$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-3,976

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length194.0 in197.1 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

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