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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: $34,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,703

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,828 $37,113
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Options (change) 1,845 850 0 0
Options (change) 1,569 723 0 0
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $34,275 $37,215 $36,925 $40,475
Total Invoice $31,703 $34,439 $34,723 $38,008

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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: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$34,275$37,215$36,925$40,475
Adjustments for Features-785-2,7350-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$34,480$36,925$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$1,350
Total Invoice$31,703$34,439$34,723$38,008
Adjustments for Features-726-2,5310-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,977$31,908$34,723$35,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$0$1,219

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$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$25
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 
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  
Power recliner, 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$100
Total Value of Features$4,665$6,615$3,880$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$2,735$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-2,5310-2,066

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092014
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in194.0 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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