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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: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelRDXRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $29,245 $32,395
Technology Package 3,700 3,700    
AWD 1,500   2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Cargo cover     90 90
255/50R20     1,325 630
Technology Package 3,505 3,505    
AWD 1,421   2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 8,209 6,094
Destination 1,045 1,045 785 785
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $39,430 $40,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,945
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelRDXRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10T10A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,645$55,745$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features-2,790-2,7900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$52,955$39,430$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0$410

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelRDXRDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,080$5,290$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$2,790$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-373-2280-231

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested119040%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested119040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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