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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: $36,680

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $9,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEscape
TrimV6V6 A-SpecTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $32,045
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $30,602
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,350
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
Panoramic sunroof     995
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895 1,290
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 3,640
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 3,465
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $36,680
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,240
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEscape
TrimV6V6 A-SpecTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$46,700$45,750$36,680
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,575$45,625$36,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$35,062
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,302$43,352$35,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEscape
TrimV6V6 A-SpecTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$9,480$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in105.9 in
Length191.7 in178.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305057%
Total Not Requested226543%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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