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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: $36,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,061

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,855
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,112
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 6,805 4,825 0
Options (change) 6,003 4,321 0
Destination 785 785 885
Total Price $36,835 $38,005 $39,740
Total Invoice $34,061 $35,284 $36,997

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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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,015
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$36,835$38,005$39,740
Adjustments for Features-85-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,750$37,470$39,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0
Total Invoice$34,061$35,284$36,997
Adjustments for Features-79-4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$34,787$36,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,390$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in195.3 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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