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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: $35,995

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $17,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,383

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $15,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeRL
TrimSELTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $48,200
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $44,098
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Technology Package     4,150
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 6,930 4,835 4,150
Options (change) 6,219 4,324 3,756
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $35,995 $36,100 $53,245
Total Invoice $33,383 $33,540 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,491
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeRL
TrimSELTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$35,995$36,100$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$35,600$53,045
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,383$33,540$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-465-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,383$33,075$48,566
Cost Above Minimum$308$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeRL
TrimSELTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,580$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-183

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.2 in
Length178.1 in195.8 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

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