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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: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $9,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $25,915 $31,897 $39,442
Navigation system 2,100 795  
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,926 755  
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 2,100 5,615 1,595
Options (change) 1,926 5,334 1,515
Destination 715 945 945
Total Price $31,005 $39,960 $43,840
Total Invoice $28,556 $38,176 $41,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,399
Model Year200820162016
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,005$39,960$43,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,465-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$34,495$35,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915
Total Invoice$28,556$38,176$41,902
Adjustments for Features0-5,221-8,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$32,955$33,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
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
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$8,780$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,221-8,057

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length183.4 in198.3 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.281.7 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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