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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: $44,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,866

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $46,830
Base Invoice $34,952 $42,470
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,620
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 5,845 3,620
Options (change) 5,089 3,245
Destination 825 810
Total Price $44,205 $51,260
Total Invoice $40,866 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,908
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,205$51,260
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$51,260
Total Invoice$40,866$46,525
Adjustments for Features-3,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$46,525

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,505$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in195.8 in
Width78.9 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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