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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: $11,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $12,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $27,890
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $25,436
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Navigation system     2,000
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Navigation system     1,821
Options (change) 6,730 1,695 2,000
Options (change) 6,393 1,610 1,821
Destination 995 995 615
Total Price $41,745 $44,780 $30,505
Total Invoice $39,877 $42,801 $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: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,782
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$41,745$44,780$30,505
Adjustments for Features-6,515-8,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$36,150$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0
Total Invoice$39,877$42,801$27,872
Adjustments for Features-6,223-8,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,654$34,552$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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, front$150$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$9,430$11,545$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$8,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,223-8,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in183.4 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182551%
Total Not Requested172549%

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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