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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: $30,840

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $1,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,275 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Premium Package 1,878    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,000 3,160 1,870
Options (change) 1,878 2,765 1,668
Destination 940 785 785
Total Price $30,840 $33,190 $35,050
Total Invoice $29,093 $30,823 $32,631

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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: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year201620082008
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS8A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 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$30,840$33,190$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-100-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,840$33,090$34,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160
Total Invoice$29,093$30,823$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-93-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,093$30,730$31,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,156

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.4LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,165$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-745

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length181.9 in193.4 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 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		12.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
App support0No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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