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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: $38,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,790

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,520 $42,090
Base Invoice $30,303 $40,196
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 2,150
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 2,054
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 5,100 3,975
Options (change) 4,677 3,788
Destination 810 995
Total Price $38,430 $47,060
Total Invoice $35,790 $44,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,813
Model Year20102018
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,430$47,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$41,435
Total Invoice$35,790$44,979
Adjustments for Features0-5,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,790$39,603

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,425$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,376

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length180.7 in198.3 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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