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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: $36,530

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,357

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,985 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,084 $35,268
Technology Package 3,650  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Technology Package 3,378  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 3,650 3,980
Options (change) 3,378 3,384
Destination 895 825
Total Price $36,530 $42,660
Total Invoice $34,357 $39,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20142012
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$36,530$42,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,530$38,220
Total Invoice$34,357$39,477
Adjustments for Features0-4,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,357$35,368

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelTSXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,109

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,795 lb.4,557 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
31.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft380.7 ft3

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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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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