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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: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020222022
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $38,900 $53,700
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Technology Package     4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Technology Package     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 4,500 500
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 0 0
Destination 815 815 1,095 1,095
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $44,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,669
Model Year2010201020222022
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7550, 13710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$38,470$40,325$44,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,155-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$40,340$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$5,575

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2010201020222022
ModelExplorerExplorerTLXTLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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
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$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Road sign information  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,185$6,285$9,340$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,155$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-102-186

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20102022
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.0 in
Length193.4 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.9 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.5 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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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