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Ford Escape vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,117

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTLTL
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,900 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,049 $32,136 $35,391
Leather Comfort Group 595 595      
Safety Package 595 595 595    
Sunroof 585 585 585    
Premium Package     3,995    
Leather Comfort Group 506 506      
Safety Package 506 506 506    
Sunroof 498 498 498    
Premium Package     3,396    
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 5,175 0 0
Options (change) 1,510 1,510 4,400 0 0
Destination 615 615 615 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $24,925 $26,575 $30,090 $35,715 $39,265
Total Invoice $23,117 $24,619 $27,464 $32,896 $36,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTLTL
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4170, 4276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$24,925$26,575$30,090$35,715$39,265
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,825-3,110-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$26,050$28,265$32,605$33,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,340$0$1,350
Total Invoice$23,117$24,619$27,464$32,896$36,151
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,666-2,865-4,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,117$24,133$25,798$30,031$31,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$2,681$0$1,231

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTLTL
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Tubular side steps $350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD changer, remote  $200  
CD player  $125  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,520$4,820$6,105$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,825$3,110$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,666-2,865-4,889

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length174.9 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height69.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested140052%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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