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Ford Flex vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,605

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,454

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $12,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,960 $48,200
Base Invoice $32,389 $44,098
Navigation system 2,375  
Sunroof 1,495  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 2,019  
Sunroof 1,271  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 3,870 4,150
Options (change) 3,290 3,756
Destination 775 895
Total Price $39,605 $53,245
Total Invoice $36,454 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,311
Model Year20092012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,605$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,605$52,170
Total Invoice$36,454$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,454$47,765

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Footrests, second row$25 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelFlexRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.2 in
Length202.3 in195.8 in
Width75.9 in72.7 in
Height67.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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