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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: $35,505

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,173

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,830
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $42,470
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Options (change) 4,660 2,960 0
Options (change) 4,010 2,565 0
Destination 645 645 810
Total Price $35,505 $36,120 $47,640
Total Invoice $32,173 $32,788 $43,280

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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: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,650
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,505$36,120$47,640
Adjustments for Features00-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$36,120$44,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,173$32,788$43,280
Adjustments for Features00-2,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,173$32,788$40,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
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$3,575$3,575$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,457

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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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