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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: $27,970

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $4,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0L2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,050 $29,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,517 $27,645
Luxury Package 1,700      
Sunroof 850 850    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Sunroof 723 723    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Options (change) 3,110 1,410 0 0
Options (change) 2,644 1,199 0 0
Destination 645 645 920 920
Total Price $33,955 $34,570 $27,970 $30,270
Total Invoice $30,807 $31,422 $26,437 $28,565

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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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,977
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0L2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6150hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,955$34,570$27,970$30,270
Adjustments for Features-1,535-1,5350-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$33,035$27,970$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,275
Total Invoice$30,807$31,422$26,437$28,565
Adjustments for Features-1,393-1,3950-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,414$30,027$26,437$28,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0$2,104

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0L2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
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
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 
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$2,640$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$1,535$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,393-1,3950-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062015
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%

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