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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: $33,840

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $11,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,909

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $9,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $38,200
Base Invoice $26,275 $35,622
Technology Package 5,000  
Blind spot warning system   595
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 4,694  
Blind spot warning system   519
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 301A   2,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,000 5,940
Options (change) 4,694 5,184
Destination 940 895
Total Price $33,840 $45,035
Total Invoice $31,909 $41,701

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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: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,611
Model Year20162015
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,840$45,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$40,520
Total Invoice$31,909$41,701
Adjustments for Features0-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,909$37,520

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$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 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,555$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,181

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length181.9 in197.1 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height55.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 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		12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested327570%
Total Not Requested141530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

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