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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: $36,795

Acura TL   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $4,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $33,625 $38,125
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $30,677 $34,774
Navigation system 795 795 2,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system 694 694 2,276  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 2,276 0
Destination 895 895 670 670
Total Price $41,385 $44,960 $36,795 $38,795
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,843 $33,623 $35,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year2014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$41,385$44,960$36,795$38,795
Adjustments for Features-4,315-5,5900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,070$39,370$36,795$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0$1,900
Total Invoice$38,509$41,843$33,623$35,444
Adjustments for Features-4,015-5,2020-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,494$36,641$33,623$35,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,147$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year2014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic 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$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$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$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,580$9,855$4,265$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$5,590$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,015-5,2020-91

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142007
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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