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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: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,505 $27,404
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD   2,320
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 0 4,300
Options (change) 0 3,873
Destination 715 815
Total Price $33,910 $34,395
Total Invoice $31,220 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year20082010
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$33,910$34,395
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,905$34,395
Total Invoice$31,220$32,092
Adjustments for Features-3,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,533$32,092

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,600$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6870

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length180.7 in193.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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