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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: $8,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,357

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $31,985
Base Invoice $38,027 $30,084
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,650
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
Power liftgate 432  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   3,378
Options (change) 3,020 3,650
Options (change) 2,636 3,378
Destination 895 895
Total Price $44,695 $36,530
Total Invoice $41,558 $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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,701
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$44,695$36,530
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,855$36,530
Total Invoice$41,558$34,357
Adjustments for Features-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,058$34,357

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerTSX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,045$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5000

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX specs.

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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