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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,755

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,032

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $8,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $46,680
Base Invoice $25,606 $41,935
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 65  
AWD 2,520  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Floor mats 47  
AWD 2,294  
Options (change) 8,480 0
Options (change) 7,641 0
Destination 785 760
Total Price $36,755 $47,440
Total Invoice $34,032 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,755$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,755$45,160
Total Invoice$34,032$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,032$40,643

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear defrost $200
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,052

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.2 in
Length210.2 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height72.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume0.013.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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