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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,995 $43,883 $51,512
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 8,200 5,700 130
Options (change) 7,768 5,415 124
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $44,975 $52,645 $55,065
Total Invoice $42,738 $50,293 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,924
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,975$52,645$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$48,875$48,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$42,738$50,293$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,602-5,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$46,691$46,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
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$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,265$12,035$14,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,602-5,969

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested397564%
Total Not Requested219036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested229063%
Total Not Requested135037%

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