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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: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,909

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $12,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelILXExplorer
Trim2.4LLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $42,090
Base Invoice $26,275 $40,196
Technology Package 5,000  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 4,694  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 5,000 2,990
Options (change) 4,694 2,840
Destination 940 995
Total Price $33,840 $46,075
Total Invoice $31,909 $44,031

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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: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,073
Model Year20162018
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$46,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$39,745
Total Invoice$31,909$44,031
Adjustments for Features0-6,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,909$37,982

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$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$5,465$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,049

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelILXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length181.9 in198.3 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height55.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 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
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.7 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested347574%
Total Not Requested121526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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