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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: $38,760

Acura TSX   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,092

Acura TSX   
Difference: $2,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,310
Base Invoice $35,268 $27,359
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   2,843
3.5L V6   5,080
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,390 8,640
Options (change) 2,032 7,923
Destination 825 810
Total Price $41,070 $38,760
Total Invoice $38,125 $36,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,070$38,760
Adjustments for Features-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,340$38,760
Total Invoice$38,125$36,092
Adjustments for Features-3,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,662$36,092

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.6 in
Length197.1 in186.2 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.3 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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