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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $33,325
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $30,384
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 694 694 1,821
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 2,000
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 1,821
Destination 895 895 615
Total Price $41,385 $44,960 $35,940
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,843 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046
Model Year201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$41,385$44,960$35,940
Adjustments for Features-4,990-6,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,395$38,695$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0
Total Invoice$38,509$41,843$32,820
Adjustments for Features-4,643-5,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,866$36,012$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$10,155$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$6,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,643-5,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length197.1 in189.3 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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