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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,255

Acura TSX   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,401

Acura TSX   
Difference: $772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,360
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,506
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Options (change) 3,540 1,840 0
Options (change) 3,010 1,565 0
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $34,385 $35,000 $32,255
Total Invoice $31,173 $31,788 $30,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $446
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,000$32,255
Adjustments for Features-360-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$34,640$32,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,173$31,788$30,401
Adjustments for Features-326-3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,847$31,461$30,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,400$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-326-3270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in106.4 in
Length193.4 in189.2 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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