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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: $46,280

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerTL
TrimSportSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $39,455
Base Invoice $40,191 $36,998
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   5,930
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 5,895 5,930
Options (change) 5,144 5,488
Destination 895 895
Total Price $49,890 $46,280
Total Invoice $46,230 $43,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,112
Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerTL
TrimSportSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$49,890$46,280
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$46,280
Total Invoice$46,230$43,381
Adjustments for Features-3,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,269$43,381

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerTL
TrimSportSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,755$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,968 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%

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