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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $35,105 $38,655
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,673 $35,929
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Technology Package   3,420 3,420
Options (change) 2,390 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 2,032 3,420 3,420
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $40,750 $39,645 $43,195
Total Invoice $37,809 $36,903 $40,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,017
Model Year201120102010
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$40,750$39,645$43,195
Adjustments for Features-3,1500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$39,645$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$37,809$36,903$40,159
Adjustments for Features-2,9230-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,886$36,903$38,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120102010
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,830$3,680$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9230-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in195.3 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested56526%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested56526%

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