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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: $47,945

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,490

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,600 $48,200
Base Invoice $35,062 $44,098
Package 301A / 303A 3,080  
3.5L V6 2,825  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Advance Package   7,950
Package 301A / 303A 2,688  
3.5L V6 2,634  
Sunroof 1,392  
AWD 1,819  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 9,450 7,950
Options (change) 8,533 7,194
Destination 895 895
Total Price $47,945 $57,045
Total Invoice $44,490 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,996
Model Year20142012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,945$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,390$57,045
Total Invoice$44,490$52,187
Adjustments for Features-3,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,191$52,187

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelFlexRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,645$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelFlexRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.2 in
Length201.8 in195.8 in
Width75.9 in72.7 in
Height68.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,099 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 Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested120044%
Total Not Requested150056%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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