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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,880

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,631

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.43.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,695 $35,320
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,837 $33,240
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Options (change) 1,850 560 0 0
Options (change) 1,573 476 0 0
Destination 785 785 940 940
Total Price $31,880 $33,740 $32,635 $36,260
Total Invoice $29,631 $31,439 $30,777 $34,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.43.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionA5A5S8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,880$33,740$32,635$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,325-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,040$31,310$34,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0$3,325
Total Invoice$29,631$31,439$30,777$34,180
Adjustments for Features0-652-1,250-1,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,631$30,787$29,527$32,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0$3,121

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.43.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed automated manual  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,565$6,190$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,325$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-1,250-1,532

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in190.3 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.5 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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