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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: $8,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $25,915 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 2,100 1,995  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Navigation system 1,926 1,696  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 2,100 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 1,926 4,584 3,610
Destination 715 815 815
Total Price $31,005 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $28,556 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year200820102010
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$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$37,200$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$28,556$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-2,031-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$34,412$35,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$736

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,485$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031-3,051

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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