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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: $30,095

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $14,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $14,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $29,200
Base Invoice $40,196 $27,507
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Options (change) 1,695 0
Options (change) 1,610 0
Destination 995 895
Total Price $44,780 $30,095
Total Invoice $42,801 $28,402

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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: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,754
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$44,780$30,095
Adjustments for Features-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,735$30,095
Total Invoice$42,801$28,402
Adjustments for Features-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,156$28,402

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerILX
TrimLimited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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
Total Value of Features$11,395$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6450

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182013
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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