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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,991 $35,117
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,500  
Sunroof 850 850    
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,292  
Sunroof 723 723    
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 2,292 0
Destination 815 815 715 715
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $33,998 $35,832

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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: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $764
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-650-2,4000-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,130$36,810$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$1,825
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-598-2,2120-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,234$33,923$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$6,655$4,255$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$2,400$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-598-2,2120-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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