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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: $7,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Acura TL   
Difference: $9,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $33,625 $38,125
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $30,677 $34,774
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Navigation system       2,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system       2,276  
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 0 2,500 0
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 0 2,276 0
Destination 995 995 995 670 670
Total Price $44,780 $48,640 $54,935 $36,795 $38,795
Total Invoice $42,801 $46,488 $52,507 $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: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,449
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$44,780$48,640$54,935$36,795$38,795
Adjustments for Features-7,040-8,715-14,0300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,740$39,925$40,905$36,795$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$3,165$0$1,900
Total Invoice$42,801$46,488$52,507$33,623$35,444
Adjustments for Features-6,729-8,329-13,4100-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,072$38,159$39,097$33,623$35,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,087$3,025$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTLTL
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,970$13,645$18,960$4,930$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$8,715$14,030$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,729-8,329-13,4100-91

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length198.3 in189.3 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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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