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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: $53,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212022
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,730 $53,700
AWD 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
AWD 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 500
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,245 1,095
Total Price $53,975 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68
Model Year20212022
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21255/35-20
Total Price$53,975$55,295
Adjustments for Features-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,440$55,295

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20212022
ModelExplorerTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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 bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$15,835$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20212022
ModelExplorerTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in113.0 in
Length198.8 in194.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.9 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.5 ft3

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