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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: $31,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Acura ILX   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,100
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,701
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Premium Package     2,000
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Premium Package     1,895
Options (change) 1,850 560 2,000
Options (change) 1,573 476 1,895
Destination 785 785 965
Total Price $31,880 $33,740 $31,065
Total Invoice $29,631 $31,439 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,880$33,740$31,065
Adjustments for Features0-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,040$31,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$29,631$31,439$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,631$30,787$29,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,765$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in181.9 in
Width73.7 in70.6 in
Height72.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.3 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 in51.7 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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