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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: $30,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $7,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $27,890
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $25,436
Package 202A 2,500    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Package 202A 2,181    
Navigation system 694 694 1,821
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 4,890 2,390 2,000
Options (change) 4,267 2,086 1,821
Destination 895 895 615
Total Price $38,685 $41,385 $30,505
Total Invoice $35,841 $38,509 $27,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,689
Model Year201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$38,685$41,385$30,505
Adjustments for Features-3,540-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$36,330$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0
Total Invoice$35,841$38,509$27,872
Adjustments for Features-3,280-4,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,561$33,805$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,244$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201420142006
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$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
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
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$7,105$8,620$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,280-4,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,534 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172564%
Total Not Requested95036%

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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