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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: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,190
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,915
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,100
Audiophile Package 510    
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,926
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,100
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,926
Destination 785 785 715
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $31,005
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $28,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,357
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$31,005
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$33,235$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$28,556
Adjustments for Features-1,847-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,913$30,817$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,665$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,847-2,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in183.4 in
Width73.7 in69.4 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.2 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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