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Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,530

Acura TSX   
Difference: $12,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,357

Acura TSX   
Difference: $12,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,985 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,084 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Package 3,650    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Technology Package 3,378    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 3,650 1,825 130
Options (change) 3,378 1,734 124
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $36,530 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $34,357 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,963
Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,530$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-7,630-13,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,530$41,140$41,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$34,357$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-7,292-12,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,357$39,320$39,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420182018
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,730$12,360$18,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,630$13,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,292-12,755

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142018
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,795 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested36519%

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