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Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRDXExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $33,195 $31,010
Base Invoice $30,505 $28,752
Technology Package 3,500  
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   1,995
Technology Package 3,210  
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Options (change) 3,500 10,180
Options (change) 3,210 9,004
Destination 715 815
Total Price $37,410 $42,005
Total Invoice $34,430 $38,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,968
Model Year20082009
ModelRDXExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine240hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,410$42,005
Adjustments for Features-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$42,005
Total Invoice$34,430$38,571
Adjustments for Features-1,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,603$38,571

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,300$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in130.5 in
Length180.7 in210.2 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

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