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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: $45,850

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $13,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,450 $58,250
Advance Package 7,250  
AWD 2,200  
Advance Package 6,868  
AWD 2,084  
Options (change) 9,450 0
Options (change) 8,952 0
Destination 950 1,245
Total Price $45,850 $59,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,467
Model Year20172020
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$45,850$59,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,850$52,500

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172020
ModelTLXExplorer
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,040$16,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172020
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in119.1 in
Length190.3 in198.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.287.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested377563%
Total Not Requested221537%

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