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Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $8,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,273

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $6,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,900 $28,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,378 $27,229
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Sunroof 850 850    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Technology Package       5,700
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Sunroof 723 723    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Technology Package       5,275
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 0 5,700
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 0 5,275
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $27,795 $35,495
Total Invoice $32,801 $33,416 $26,273 $33,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,395
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6150hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,300$36,915$27,795$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,3600-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$34,555$27,795$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,385
Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$26,273$33,399
Adjustments for Features-2,133-2,1360-2,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,668$31,280$26,273$31,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$0$4,948

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,300$2,940$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,360$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,133-2,1360-2,178

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in179.1 in
Width73.7 in70.6 in
Height72.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested257564%
Total Not Requested144036%

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