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Ford Mustang vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,230

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,972

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangTLTL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500BaseType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $30,991 $35,117
Comfort Group 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Safety and Security Package 995        
Interior Upgrade Package 460        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,500  
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525    
Cargo net 55 55      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Premier Trim Package   855      
Rear spoiler   0      
Alarm   325      
Comfort Group 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Safety and Security Package 866        
Interior Upgrade Package 400        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 2,292  
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457    
Cargo net 48 48      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Premier Trim Package   744      
Rear spoiler   0      
Alarm   283      
Options (change) 5,555 5,215 3,405 2,500 0
Options (change) 4,815 4,539 2,964 2,292 0
Destination 795 795 795 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $27,230 $33,430 $47,830 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $24,972 $30,582 $43,303 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,291
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangTLTL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500BaseType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$27,230$33,430$47,830$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-210-5,145-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,230$32,430$47,620$31,795$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$20,390$0$1,825
Total Invoice$24,972$30,582$43,303$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-915-190-4,735-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,972$29,667$43,113$29,263$30,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,695$18,141$0$1,674

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangTLTL
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500BaseType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,360$2,360$1,570$6,505$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$210$5,145$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-190-4,735-4,895

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082008
ModelMustangTL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in
Length187.6 in189.3 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height55.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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