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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: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,950 $40,780
Base Invoice $46,864 $38,027
Technology Package 3,500  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,214  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,500 6,875
Options (change) 3,214 6,000
Destination 940 895
Total Price $55,390 $48,550
Total Invoice $51,018 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,284
Model Year20162013
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$55,390$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$46,185
Total Invoice$51,018$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,018$42,734

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelRLXExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
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 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
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$9,130$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelRLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length196.1 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested230065%

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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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