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Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,720

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $4,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,320 $43,100
Base Invoice $33,171 $40,191
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 6,738  
AWD 2,036  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,480 7,045
Options (change) 8,774 6,148
Destination 920 895
Total Price $45,720 $51,040
Total Invoice $42,865 $47,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year20152015
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,720$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,720$50,025
Total Invoice$42,865$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,865$46,295

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,405$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length190.3 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325054%
Total Not Requested274046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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