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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: $42,855

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,211

Acura TL   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,828 $37,113
Package 302A 4,305    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Package 302A 3,659    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 5,900 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 5,015 5,488 5,488
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $44,260 $42,855 $46,405
Total Invoice $40,792 $40,211 $43,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,788
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,260$42,855$46,405
Adjustments for Features-5,8250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,435$42,855$44,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$40,792$40,211$43,496
Adjustments for Features-5,3690-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,423$40,211$41,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,230$3,405$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3690-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in194.0 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested177545%
Total Not Requested220055%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested96531%

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