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Ford Escape vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $20,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $17,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeRL
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $49,300
Base Invoice $24,879 $43,912
Premium Package 1,195  
Sunroof 995  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695  
Premium Package 1,016  
Sunroof 846  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291  
Options (change) 4,885 0
Options (change) 4,153 0
Destination 695 615
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $29,085 $49,915
Total Invoice $26,727 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,402
Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeRL
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/50-17
Total Price$29,085$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,085$44,985
Total Invoice$26,727$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-4,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,727$40,129

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeRL
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,398

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.2 in
Length174.7 in193.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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