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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $3,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $40,191 $34,374 $40,626
Package 401A 4,300    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Advance Package   7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Package 401A 3,752    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Advance Package   7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 7,045 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 6,148 9,047 1,895
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $51,040 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $47,234 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,498
Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,040$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features-340-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,700$45,700$45,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$47,234$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features-315-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,919$43,421$43,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$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  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$10,420$11,080$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in191.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,765 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested340064%
Total Not Requested191536%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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