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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,325
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,384
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Audiophile Package 510    
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,821
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,000
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,821
Destination 785 785 615
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $35,940
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,233
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$35,940
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,115$34,215$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$32,820
Adjustments for Features-1,173-1,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,587$31,726$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,139$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Limited-slip front 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$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$4,125$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,173-1,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in189.3 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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