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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: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2022202220102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TType SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $33,280 $36,280
Technology Package 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Remote start     385 385
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Technology Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Remote start     327 327
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 4,500 500 4,375 3,230
Options (change) 0 0 3,719 2,745
Destination 1,095 1,095 815 815
Total Price $44,495 $55,295 $38,470 $40,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,669
Model Year2022202220102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TType SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4355hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT10T10A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13710, 17190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,495$55,295$38,470$40,325
Adjustments for Features-4,155-9,3800-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,340$45,915$38,470$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$0$755

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2022202220102010
ModelTLXTLXExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TType SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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 
911 assist  $25$25
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$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$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
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 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $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$75
Wiper de-icer $25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Alexa integration$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Road sign information$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
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$9,340$14,565$5,185$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$9,380$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-1860-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222010
ModelTLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in113.7 in
Length194.6 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height56.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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