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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: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $208

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,450 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,664 $35,268
Advance Package 7,250  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 6,868  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,250 6,095
Options (change) 6,868 5,181
Destination 950 825
Total Price $43,650 $44,775
Total Invoice $41,482 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $798
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,650$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$44,135
Total Invoice$41,482$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,482$40,684

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,484 lb.4,558 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested335056%
Total Not Requested264044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

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