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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: $33,840

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $11,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,909

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $9,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $27,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $26,275
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 301A 2,600  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   5,000
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Package 301A 2,269  
Blind spot warning system 519  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   4,694
Options (change) 5,940 5,000
Options (change) 5,184 4,694
Destination 895 940
Total Price $45,035 $33,840
Total Invoice $41,701 $31,909

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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: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,611
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$45,035$33,840
Adjustments for Features-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$33,840
Total Invoice$41,701$31,909
Adjustments for Features-4,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,520$31,909

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,070$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1810

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in181.9 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested327570%
Total Not Requested141530%

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