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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: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,995 $50,839
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Cargo cover   130
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 8,200 130
Options (change) 7,768 124
Destination 975 945
Total Price $44,975 $54,310
Total Invoice $42,738 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,297
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,975$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$48,165
Total Invoice$42,738$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-5,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$46,035

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,265$14,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,873

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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%

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