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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: $36,690

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,584

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.43.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,695 $35,320 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $29,837 $33,240 $31,044 $33,774
Technology Package 4,055 4,055    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Technology Package 3,807 3,807    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 4,055 4,055 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 3,807 3,807 3,392 2,418
Destination 940 940 815 815
Total Price $36,690 $40,315 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $34,584 $37,987 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.43.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine206hp I4290hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS8T9A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,690$40,315$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-2,795-3,0950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,895$37,220$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0$755
Total Invoice$34,584$37,987$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-2,635-2,9160-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,949$35,071$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,122$0$737

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.43.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,115$5,020$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$3,095$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,635-2,9160-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length190.3 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
13.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested164044%
Total Not Requested205056%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested164044%
Total Not Requested205056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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