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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: $51,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerRL
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $48,200
Base Invoice $40,191 $44,098
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   7,950
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 7,045 7,950
Options (change) 6,148 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $51,040 $57,045
Total Invoice $47,234 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,021
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerRL
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$51,040$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,725$57,045
Total Invoice$47,234$52,187
Adjustments for Features-3,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,166$52,187

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerRL
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,805$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0680

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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