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Ford Expedition vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,695

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,608

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,485 $42,315 $44,255 $46,280
Base Invoice $36,040 $38,360 $40,087 $41,560
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Convenience Package 1,295      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Technology Package       3,620
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Convenience Package 1,101      
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Technology Package       3,245
Options (change) 4,285 2,990 2,990 3,620
Options (change) 3,643 2,542 2,542 3,245
Destination 925 925 925 715
Total Price $44,695 $46,230 $48,170 $50,615
Total Invoice $40,608 $41,827 $43,554 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,871
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18245/50-17
Total Price$44,695$46,230$48,170$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,475-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$44,755$46,695$50,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$2,000$0
Total Invoice$40,608$41,827$43,554$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,334-157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,608$40,492$42,220$45,363
Cost Above Minimum$116$0$1,728$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura RL

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,830$9,305$9,305$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,475$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,335-1,334-157

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelExpeditionRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in193.6 in
Width78.8 in72.2 in
Height77.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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