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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: $36,530

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,357

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $31,985
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,084
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,650
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   3,378
Options (change) 3,980 3,650
Options (change) 3,384 3,378
Destination 825 895
Total Price $42,660 $36,530
Total Invoice $39,477 $34,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$42,660$36,530
Adjustments for Features-4,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,220$36,530
Total Invoice$39,477$34,357
Adjustments for Features-4,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,368$34,357

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,745$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length197.1 in189.2 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,795 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 in36.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested36519%

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