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Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,159 $30,027 $35,268
Technology Package 3,500    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Technology Package 3,277    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,500 7,325 4,525
Options (change) 3,277 6,347 3,967
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $37,165 $40,245 $43,205
Total Invoice $34,106 $37,199 $40,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,165$40,245$43,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$38,040$39,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$34,106$37,199$40,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,038-3,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$35,161$36,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,125$8,330$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,038-3,264

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.7 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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