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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: $31,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,701 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 2,000    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 1,895    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,000 4,140 2,690
Options (change) 1,895 3,611 2,379
Destination 965 735 735
Total Price $31,065 $33,245 $34,540
Total Invoice $29,561 $31,136 $32,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,495
Model Year201820072007
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS8A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,065$33,245$34,540
Adjustments for Features0-85-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$33,160$34,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$29,561$31,136$32,475
Adjustments for Features0-80-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$31,056$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820072007
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie 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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
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
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
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  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,925$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-80-315

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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