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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: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,915 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,100 1,995 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system 1,926 1,696 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,100 5,665 3,865
Options (change) 1,926 4,894 3,364
Destination 715 785 785
Total Price $31,005 $35,695 $37,045
Total Invoice $28,556 $32,952 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,242
Model Year200820082008
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 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$31,005$35,695$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$34,445$35,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$28,556$32,952$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,154-1,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$31,798$32,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$907

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
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 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,265$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154-1,622

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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