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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: $34,740

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $15,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,349

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $13,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeRL
TrimTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,610 $46,280
Base Invoice $26,708 $41,560
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Technology Package   3,620
Navigation system 694  
2.0L I4 1,115  
AWD 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 5,235 3,620
Options (change) 4,746 3,245
Destination 895 715
Total Price $34,740 $50,615
Total Invoice $32,349 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,590
Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeRL
TrimTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-17
Total Price$34,740$50,615
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,290$50,615
Total Invoice$32,349$45,520
Adjustments for Features-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,930$45,520

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeRL
TrimTitaniumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,755$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.2 in
Length178.1 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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