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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: $34,305

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $27,518 $29,578
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 0 0 3,460 1,760
Options (change) 0 0 2,942 1,497
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $36,600 $40,150 $34,305 $34,920
Total Invoice $34,422 $37,707 $31,105 $31,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,743
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,600$40,150$34,305$34,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-470-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,600$37,950$33,835$34,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$615
Total Invoice$34,422$37,707$31,105$31,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,066-426-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,422$35,641$30,679$31,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,219$0$614

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelTLTLExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSH-AWDEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,155$5,355$3,625$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$470$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,066-426-427

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length194.0 in193.4 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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