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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: $37,000

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $69

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.43.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $30,396 $33,664
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Technology Package     4,050 4,050
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Technology Package     3,836 3,836
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 3,836 3,836
Destination 815 815 950 950
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $37,000 $40,450
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $35,182 $38,450

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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: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,727
Model Year2010201020172017
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)190, 7190, 7490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$37,000$40,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,795-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$34,205$37,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$3,150
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$35,182$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-2,658-2,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$32,524$35,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$2,984

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2010201020172017
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upgraded floor mats  $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$5,020$6,120$7,815$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,795$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-2,658-2,942

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20102017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164044%
Total Not Requested205056%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164044%
Total Not Requested205056%

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