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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: $35,995

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $7,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,383

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $7,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTL
TrimSELTitaniumSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $39,255
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $36,812
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     3,730
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     3,452
Options (change) 6,930 4,835 3,730
Options (change) 6,219 4,324 3,452
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $35,995 $36,100 $43,880
Total Invoice $33,383 $33,540 $41,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,883
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTL
TrimSELTitaniumSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$35,995$36,100$43,880
Adjustments for Features-860-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$34,740$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,383$33,540$41,159
Adjustments for Features-798-1,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,585$32,276$41,159
Cost Above Minimum$309$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeTL
TrimSELTitaniumSH-AWD
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 
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
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$8,130$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-798-1,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in109.3 in
Length178.1 in194.0 in
Width72.4 in74.0 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested172587%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested101546%

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