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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: $35,660

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,249

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,310 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $27,359 $31,044 $33,774
3.5L V6 5,540    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
3.5L V6 5,080    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,540 3,305 1,310
Options (change) 5,080 2,888 1,192
Destination 810 815 815
Total Price $35,660 $37,400 $38,405
Total Invoice $33,249 $34,747 $35,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $570
Model Year201020102010
ModelTSXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,660$37,400$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$35,195$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$33,249$34,747$35,781
Adjustments for Features0-2,049-3,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,249$32,698$32,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
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 
Active noise reduction$0  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 $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 
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$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,495$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,049-3,102

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in193.4 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
12.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.7 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%
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

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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