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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,701 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,000 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 4,737 4,890 3,611
Destination 965 815 815
Total Price $34,065 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $32,403 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,000
Model Year201820092009
ModelILXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS8A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,065$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$38,090$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$32,403$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features-1,3790-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,024$35,024$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$691

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$7,040$5,590$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3790-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 Requested194041%
Total Not Requested275059%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
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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