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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,325
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,384
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 850 850  
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,821
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 2,000
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 1,821
Destination 815 815 615
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $35,940
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $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: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year200920092006
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$36,780$39,210$35,940
Adjustments for Features-1,535-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,245$36,175$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$32,820
Adjustments for Features-1,412-2,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,420$33,338$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920092006
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 
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 
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
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$4,565$6,065$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,412-2,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092006
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

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%

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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