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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $43,883 $51,512
Advance Package 7,550      
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Wheels, dark finish     595  
Advance Package 7,152      
AWD 1,895 1,895    
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Wheels, dark finish     565  
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 6,165 0
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 5,856 0
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $53,110 $54,935
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $50,734 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,428
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,700$45,750$53,110$54,935
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-3,445-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$45,750$49,665$49,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$650$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$50,734$52,507
Adjustments for Features-9500-3,291-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,421$43,471$47,443$46,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$594$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,390$9,390$12,835$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$3,445$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-3,291-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.7 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested392574%
Total Not Requested139026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested274075%
Total Not Requested90025%

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