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Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $52,970
Base Invoice $44,324 $50,587
Advance Package 12,000  
Advance Package 10,859  
Options (change) 12,000 0
Options (change) 10,859 0
Destination 920 945
Total Price $61,370 $53,915
Total Invoice $56,103 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,908
Model Year20152016
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$61,370$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$47,285
Total Invoice$56,103$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-6,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$45,195

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,580$15,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,337

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelRLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length196.1 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested302552%
Total Not Requested277548%

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