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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: $45,740

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $13,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinum3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,250 $35,320
Advance Package   7,280
AWD   2,200
Advance Package   6,835
AWD   2,066
Options (change) 0 9,480
Options (change) 0 8,901
Destination 1,245 940
Total Price $59,495 $45,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,982
Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinum3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT10T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$59,495$45,740
Adjustments for Features-6,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,500$45,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinum3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
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 front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,035$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in109.3 in
Length198.8 in190.3 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.2 ft3

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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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
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 system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested377563%
Total Not Requested221537%

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