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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: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $8,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,507 $34,952
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 0 1,595
Options (change) 0 1,356
Destination 895 825
Total Price $30,095 $39,955
Total Invoice $28,402 $37,133

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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: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year20132011
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$30,095$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$34,625
Total Invoice$28,402$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-4,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$32,179

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$2,140$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,954

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length179.1 in197.1 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height55.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.7 ft3

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