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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: $35,630

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $32,245 $26,790 $29,361
AWD 1,400    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
AWD 1,297    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 1,400 6,525 5,075
Options (change) 1,297 5,800 4,568
Destination 895 735 735
Total Price $36,615 $35,630 $36,925
Total Invoice $34,437 $33,325 $34,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year201320072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,615$35,630$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-575-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$35,055$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$34,437$33,325$34,664
Adjustments for Features0-538-774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,437$32,787$33,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,103

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,675$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-538-774

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length183.5 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		26.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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