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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: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $28,190
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $25,915
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,926
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 5,465 2,390 2,100
Options (change) 4,646 2,032 1,926
Destination 825 825 715
Total Price $37,810 $40,750 $31,005
Total Invoice $34,950 $37,809 $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: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$37,810$40,750$31,005
Adjustments for Features-3,015-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$36,170$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,950$37,809$28,556
Adjustments for Features-2,787-4,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,163$33,560$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,545$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,787-4,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in183.4 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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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