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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTL
TrimXLTSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $38,505
Base Invoice $27,404 $35,391
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Options (change) 4,300 0
Options (change) 3,873 0
Destination 815 760
Total Price $34,395 $39,265
Total Invoice $32,092 $36,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $781
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTL
TrimXLTSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$34,395$39,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$35,705
Total Invoice$32,092$36,151
Adjustments for Features0-3,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$32,873

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTL
TrimXLTSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,170$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,278

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

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