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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: $12,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $27,890
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Navigation system         2,000
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system         1,821
Options (change) 6,730 1,695 1,695 0 2,000
Options (change) 6,393 1,610 1,610 0 1,821
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 615
Total Price $43,050 $48,195 $51,940 $53,975 $30,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,957
Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/50-17
Total Price$43,050$48,195$51,940$53,975$30,505
Adjustments for Features-6,815-8,930-10,705-14,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$39,265$41,235$39,655$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,030$5,000$3,420$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTSX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,455$12,570$14,345$17,960$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,815$8,930$10,705$14,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,209-529-588-3300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in105.1 in
Length198.8 in183.4 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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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