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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,500

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $49,300
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $43,912
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Options (change) 6,655 4,955 0
Options (change) 5,706 4,261 0
Destination 645 645 615
Total Price $37,500 $38,115 $49,915
Total Invoice $33,869 $34,484 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,777
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/50-17
Total Price$37,500$38,115$49,915
Adjustments for Features00-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$38,115$46,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$44,527
Adjustments for Features00-2,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$41,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,775$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,012 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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