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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: $36,375

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,529

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $27,273 $30,178
Technology Package 3,700      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Technology Package 3,505      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 3,700 0 6,345 4,250
Options (change) 3,505 0 5,471 3,690
Destination 950 950 785 785
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $36,375 $37,430
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $33,529 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $319
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$36,375$37,430
Adjustments for Features-5,240-6,4900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$37,260$36,375$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$805
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$33,529$34,653
Adjustments for Features-4,981-6,1680-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,848$35,408$33,529$34,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$893

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
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, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,905$11,155$4,665$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$6,490$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,981-6,1680-231

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length191.7 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.4,531 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
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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