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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: $9,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $27,507 $31,897 $39,442
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 0 4,820 1,595
Options (change) 0 4,579 1,515
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $30,095 $39,165 $43,840
Total Invoice $28,402 $37,421 $41,902

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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: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year201420162016
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,095$39,165$43,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,365-9,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$33,800$34,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$28,402$37,421$41,902
Adjustments for Features0-5,126-8,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$32,295$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420162016
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,865$8,230$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,126-8,607

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length179.1 in198.3 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height55.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.481.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%

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