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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $29,280
AWD 1,500   2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD 1,421   2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 1,500 0 4,300
Options (change) 1,421 0 3,873
Destination 1,045 1,045 815
Total Price $40,945 $52,045 $34,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,140
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT10T10A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$40,945$52,045$34,395
Adjustments for Features-4,645-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$47,400$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$9,265$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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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