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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $49,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $43,912
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 0
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 0
Destination 815 815 615
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $49,915
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $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: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-17
Total Price$41,735$43,470$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$49,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$43,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerRL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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$50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,740$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-772

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer 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%

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