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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: $35,495

Acura TSX   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,104

Acura TSX   
Difference: $8,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,960 $40,780
Base Invoice $28,872 $38,027
Technology Package 3,650  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,347  
Navigation system   694
Cargo cover   118
Power liftgate   432
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,650 3,020
Options (change) 3,347 2,636
Destination 885 895
Total Price $35,495 $44,695
Total Invoice $33,104 $41,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,093
Model Year20112013
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,495$44,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$40,005
Total Invoice$33,104$41,558
Adjustments for Features0-4,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,104$37,197

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,361

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelTSXExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,809 lb.4,921 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 Headroom36.9 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		25.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		25.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.5 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested36519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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