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Ford Escape vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,805

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,339

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $11,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeTLXTLX
TrimHybridV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $24,879 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 1,195    
Sunroof 995    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Remote start 425    
Technology Package   3,700  
Premium Package 1,016    
Sunroof 846    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Remote start 361    
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 5,605 3,700 0
Options (change) 4,765 3,505 0
Destination 695 950 950
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,805 $40,850 $43,750
Total Invoice $27,339 $38,829 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,323
Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeTLXTLX
TrimHybridV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,805$40,850$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-7,540-8,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,805$33,310$34,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$27,339$38,829$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,167-8,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,339$31,662$33,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeTLXTLX
TrimHybridV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,865$11,405$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,540$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,167-8,353

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length174.7 in191.7 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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