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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: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,160 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,822 $34,952
Technology Package 3,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,843  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation system   676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,100 2,390
Options (change) 2,843 2,032
Destination 760 825
Total Price $33,020 $40,750
Total Invoice $30,425 $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: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,946
Model Year20092011
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,020$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$37,045
Total Invoice$30,425$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-3,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$34,371

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,438

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in112.6 in
Length186.2 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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		12.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.680.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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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