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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: $30,760

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,129

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,090 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,638 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,821 2,129 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,000 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 1,821 4,890 3,611
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $30,760 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $28,129 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,401
Model Year200720092009
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,760$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$36,465$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$28,129$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,494-2,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,129$33,530$34,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$918

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,415$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,494-2,879

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length183.4 in193.4 in
Width69.4 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
13.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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