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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: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $18,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $26,900 $28,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Technology Package       4,700 5,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Technology Package       4,350 5,275
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 0 4,700 5,700
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 0 4,350 5,275
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 895 895
Total Price $51,320 $57,680 $59,495 $32,495 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura ILX 2.0L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,684
Model Year20202020202020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6150hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionT10T10T10T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12365, 10365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$51,320$57,680$59,495$32,495$35,495
Adjustments for Features-7,480-8,905-14,6200-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$48,775$44,875$32,495$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20202020202020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerILXILX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.0LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,460$13,885$19,600$4,980$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$8,905$14,620$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-416-441-3060-94

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20202014
ModelExplorerILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in105.1 in
Length198.8 in179.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height69.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested36515%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested365091%
Total Not Requested3659%

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