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Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,137

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXEscape
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,320 $26,370
Base Invoice $33,240 $24,587
AWD 2,200 1,750
Technology Package 4,055  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD 2,066 1,593
Technology Package 3,807  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 6,255 6,525
Options (change) 5,873 5,725
Destination 940 825
Total Price $42,515 $33,720
Total Invoice $40,053 $31,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,035
Model Year20162012
ModelTLXEscape
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$42,515$33,720
Adjustments for Features-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,395$33,720
Total Invoice$40,053$31,137
Adjustments for Features-3,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,172$31,137

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXEscape
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,740$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length190.3 in174.7 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.266.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested74020%
Total Not Requested295080%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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