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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: $39,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
TrimV6V6 A-SpecEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $31,044 $33,774
Advance Package 7,550      
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Advance Package 7,152      
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 7,550 0 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 7,152 0 4,911 3,937
Destination 950 950 815 815
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $36,770 $38,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $751
Model Year2018201820102010
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$44,700$43,750$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features-6,795-5,7950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$37,955$39,780$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$755
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features-6,457-5,5070-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$36,069$36,770$37,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$738

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820102010
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
Heated steering wheel$100   
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
Around view cameras$500   
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$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera $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 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
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 
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$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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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  
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$11,490$10,490$4,695$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$5,795$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,457-5,5070-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested216541%
Total Not Requested315059%

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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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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