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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: $37,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $28,370 $31,115
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,500    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,421    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 5,200 8,520 7,070
Options (change) 4,926 7,496 6,264
Destination 1,025 735 735
Total Price $44,025 $37,625 $38,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,398
Model Year202020072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,025$37,625$38,920
Adjustments for Features-2,4300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,595$37,625$38,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020072007
ModelRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,805$5,375$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3280-234

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202007
ModelRDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length186.8 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested129043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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