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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: $30,270

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,565

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $8,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimXLTLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $29,350
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $27,645
Package 202A 3,225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 202A 3,064    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 4,820 1,595 0
Options (change) 4,579 1,515 0
Destination 945 945 920
Total Price $39,165 $43,840 $30,270
Total Invoice $37,421 $41,902 $28,565

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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: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimXLTLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,165$43,840$30,270
Adjustments for Features-5,365-9,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,800$34,835$30,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$0
Total Invoice$37,421$41,902$28,565
Adjustments for Features-5,126-8,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$33,295$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerILX
TrimXLTLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,230$11,870$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$9,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,126-8,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in179.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.2,978 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%

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