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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: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,129

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,090 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,638 $29,479 $34,952
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,821 676 676
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,000 5,465 2,390
Options (change) 1,821 4,646 2,032
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $30,760 $37,810 $40,750
Total Invoice $28,129 $34,950 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,711
Model Year200720112011
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,760$37,810$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$34,445$36,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$28,129$34,950$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-4,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,129$31,840$33,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,627

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,930$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,110-4,342

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length183.4 in197.1 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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