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Ford Expedition vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,485 $42,315 $44,255 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $36,040 $38,360 $40,087 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,500  
Convenience Package 1,295        
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 2,292  
Convenience Package 1,101        
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Options (change) 4,285 2,990 2,990 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,643 2,542 2,542 2,292 0
Destination 925 925 925 715 715
Total Price $44,695 $46,230 $48,170 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $40,608 $41,827 $43,554 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$44,695$46,230$48,170$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-3,300-4,775-4,7750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,395$41,455$43,395$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$2,000$0$1,825
Total Invoice$40,608$41,827$43,554$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,998-4,320-4,3170-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,610$37,507$39,237$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$103$0$1,730$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
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  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$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$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$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$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
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 
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$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  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,380$9,380$4,605$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$4,775$4,775$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,998-4,320-4,3170-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelExpeditionTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in107.9 in
Length206.5 in189.3 in
Width78.8 in72.2 in
Height77.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft312.5 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 TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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