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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,750 Acura TLX V6 A-Spec | ||||
| Difference: $7,360 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471 Acura TLX V6 A-Spec | ||||
| Difference: $7,263 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $36,200 | $42,800 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $34,374 | $40,626 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | |||
| Wheels, dark finish | 595 | |||
| Advance Package | 7,550 | |||
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | |||
| Wheels, dark finish | 565 | |||
| Advance Package | 7,152 | |||
| AWD | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,165 | 0 | 9,550 | 2,000 |
| Options (change) | 5,856 | 0 | 9,047 | 1,895 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $53,110 | $54,935 | $46,700 | $45,750 |
| Total Invoice | $50,734 | $52,507 | $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: $3,315 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,428 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 490, 10 | 490, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/50-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $53,110 | $54,935 | $46,700 | $45,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,445 | -5,920 | -1,000 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,665 | $49,015 | $45,700 | $45,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $650 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
| Total Invoice | $50,734 | $52,507 | $44,371 | $43,471 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,291 | -5,658 | -950 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,443 | $46,849 | $43,421 | $43,471 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $594 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Electrically heated windshield | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,835 | $15,310 | $10,390 | $9,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,445 | $5,920 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,291 | -5,658 | -950 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | TLX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,765 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 34.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2740 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Electrically heated windshield | 250 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3925 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
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