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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: $43,470

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,417

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $4,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimSportPlatinumSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $38,855
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $36,112
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package     3,730
Navigation system 755    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Technology Package     3,420
Options (change) 2,390 0 3,730
Options (change) 2,270 0 3,420
Destination 945 945 885
Total Price $46,835 $53,915 $43,470
Total Invoice $44,758 $51,532 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimSportPlatinumSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$46,835$53,915$43,470
Adjustments for Features-4,615-10,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$43,050$43,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$44,758$51,532$40,417
Adjustments for Features-4,410-10,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,348$41,147$40,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerTL
TrimSportPlatinumSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,920$18,170$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$10,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,410-10,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in195.3 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.1 ft3

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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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