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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: $33,220

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,012

Acura TSX   
Difference: $748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,310
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,359
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Technology Package     3,100
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 3,100
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 2,843
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $33,220
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $31,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,225-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$34,010$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$31,012
Adjustments for Features-1,131-1,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,629$31,536$31,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200820082010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$3,965$4,465$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,131-1,5990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.6 in
Length193.4 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,401 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 in37.0 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.6 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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