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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: $36,815

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,622

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,430 $29,319 $32,901
AWD 1,400 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
AWD 1,297 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 1,400 6,800 5,110
Options (change) 1,297 6,000 4,563
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $36,815 $39,230 $41,475
Total Invoice $34,622 $36,134 $38,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,245
Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,815$39,230$41,475
Adjustments for Features0-290-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$38,940$39,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$34,622$36,134$38,279
Adjustments for Features0-267-1,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,622$35,867$36,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,840$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-1,837

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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