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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: $46,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,727

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $35,511 $34,952
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 8,200 8,035
Options (change) 7,768 6,950
Destination 995 825
Total Price $46,595 $46,395
Total Invoice $44,274 $42,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year20192011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,595$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,595$45,280
Total Invoice$44,274$42,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,274$41,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192011
ModelRDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,930$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,027

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192011
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length186.8 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		31.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.9 ft380.7 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested355058%
Total Not Requested261542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested297575%
Total Not Requested100025%

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