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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: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $41,675
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500    
Package 401A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421    
Package 401A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Cargo cover     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 7,010
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 6,118
Destination 1,045 1,045 895
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $49,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,330
Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,645$58,745$49,580
Adjustments for Features00-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$49,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXExplorer
TrimBasePMC EditionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$8,980$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments00-153

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212014
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 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 Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 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 Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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