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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: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,430 $41,543 $50,587
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,400    
Package 401A   4,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Technology Package 3,424    
AWD 1,297    
Package 401A   4,085  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 5,100 6,025 130
Options (change) 4,721 5,724 124
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $40,515 $50,470 $54,045
Total Invoice $38,046 $48,212 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,515$50,470$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,295-10,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$44,175$43,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$38,046$48,212$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-6,013-9,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$42,199$41,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,465$12,760$16,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,295$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,013-9,744

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length183.5 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested195078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested160052%

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