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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: $33,940

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $1,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,990
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,597
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Technology Package     5,000
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Technology Package     4,736
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 5,000
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 4,736
Destination 815 815 950
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $33,940
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $32,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,023
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$32,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-1,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$30,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.4L
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,490$7,240$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-1,474

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
App support0No
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
Total Requested194041%
Total Not Requested275059%

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