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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $38,900 $53,700
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Advance Package   8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Advance Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 6,095 9,300 500
Options (change) 5,181 0 0
Destination 825 1,095 1,095
Total Price $44,775 $49,295 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,249
Model Year201220222022
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$44,775$49,295$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,775$47,675$51,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220222022
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimLimited2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
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
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,645$11,265$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-36-70

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length197.1 in194.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.9 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.5 ft3

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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 system0Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested312551%
Total Not Requested297549%

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