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Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,095

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,507 $29,319 $32,901
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 0 2,160 2,160
Options (change) 0 1,915 1,915
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $30,095 $34,590 $38,525
Total Invoice $28,402 $32,049 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,813
Model Year201320092009
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,095$34,590$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$33,690$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660
Total Invoice$28,402$32,049$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-834-3,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$31,215$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,040$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-3,861

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length179.1 in193.4 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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