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Acura TL vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,711

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLMustangMustang
TrimBaseSH-AWDV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $24,399 $31,059
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Rearview camera     240 240
Xenon HID headlights     920 920
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Rearview camera     209 209
Xenon HID headlights     801 801
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 5,190 4,095
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 4,517 3,564
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $32,295 $38,600
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $29,711 $35,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLMustangMustang
TrimBaseSH-AWDV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,445$42,995$32,295$38,600
Adjustments for Features-3,475-5,67500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,970$37,320$32,295$38,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$6,305
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$29,711$35,418
Adjustments for Features-3,199-5,22300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,117$34,348$29,711$35,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,231$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLMustangMustang
TrimBaseSH-AWDV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,030$7,230$1,555$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$5,675$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,199-5,22300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092012
ModelTLMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length195.3 in188.1 in
Width74.0 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.4 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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested114052%
Total Not Requested105048%

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested114052%
Total Not Requested105048%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%

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