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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: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $4,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimSH-AWDSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,580 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $37,113 $41,543 $50,587
Advance Package 5,930    
Package 401A   4,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Advance Package 5,488    
Package 401A   4,085  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 5,930 5,895 0
Options (change) 5,488 5,600 0
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $46,405 $50,340 $53,915
Total Invoice $43,496 $48,088 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,751
Model Year201420162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimSH-AWDSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,405$50,340$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,340-10,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$44,000$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$43,496$48,088$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-6,056-9,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$42,032$41,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420162016
ModelTLExplorerExplorer
TrimSH-AWDSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$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$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$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$150
Cargo Management 
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
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$6,955$13,295$17,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,056-9,787

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelTLExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length194.0 in198.3 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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