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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: $29,920

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $29,160
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $26,822
Convenience Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,696    
Options (change) 1,995 0 0
Options (change) 1,696 0 0
Destination 815 815 760
Total Price $36,090 $37,095 $29,920
Total Invoice $33,555 $34,589 $27,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,109
Model Year201020102009
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, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,090$37,095$29,920
Adjustments for Features-3,055-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,035$32,915$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,555$34,589$27,582
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,715$30,691$27,582
Cost Above Minimum$24$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201020102009
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,520$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,840-3,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%

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