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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: $45,850

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,566

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $1,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimSport3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $35,450
Base Invoice $38,027 $33,664
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   7,250
AWD   2,200
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Advance Package   6,868
AWD   2,084
Options (change) 6,875 9,450
Options (change) 6,000 8,952
Destination 895 950
Total Price $48,550 $45,850
Total Invoice $44,922 $43,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $509
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimSport3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$48,550$45,850
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,635$45,850
Total Invoice$44,922$43,566
Adjustments for Features-8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,075$43,566

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimSport3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,320$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,748 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested325054%
Total Not Requested274046%

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