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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: $3,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,430 $34,952
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 5,100 5,980
Options (change) 4,721 5,204
Destination 895 825
Total Price $40,515 $44,340
Total Invoice $38,046 $40,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,515$44,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$40,660
Total Invoice$38,046$40,981
Adjustments for Features0-3,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$37,580

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
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
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,401

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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.4,752 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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