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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $41,675
Base Invoice $32,430 $38,862
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Package 401A   4,130
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Package 401A   3,604
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,100 5,860
Options (change) 4,721 5,114
Destination 895 895
Total Price $40,515 $48,430
Total Invoice $38,046 $44,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,999
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,515$48,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$44,300
Total Invoice$38,046$44,871
Adjustments for Features0-3,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$41,045

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,826

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length183.5 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested106542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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