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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,829

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimLimited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $35,320
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,171
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   7,280
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Advance Package   6,738
Options (change) 6,095 7,280
Options (change) 5,181 6,738
Destination 825 920
Total Price $44,775 $43,520
Total Invoice $41,274 $40,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimLimited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$44,775$43,520
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,135$43,520
Total Invoice$41,274$40,829
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,684$40,829

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimLimited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,270$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5900

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in190.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.5 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested335056%
Total Not Requested264044%

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