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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,164 $34,952
Technology Package 3,300  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,026  
Navigation system   676
Cargo cover   115
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,300 4,525
Options (change) 3,026 3,967
Destination 760 825
Total Price $37,955 $42,885
Total Invoice $34,950 $39,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,111
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,955$42,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$39,990
Total Invoice$34,950$39,744
Adjustments for Features0-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$37,061

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,683

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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.4,752 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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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