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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: $53,560

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXExplorerExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $48,380 $58,250
Advance Package 6,000 6,000    
Package 301A     2,240  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Advance Package 5,559 5,559    
Package 301A     2,127  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 3,935 0
Options (change) 5,559 5,559 3,737 0
Destination 950 950 1,245 1,245
Total Price $61,400 $66,900 $53,560 $59,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,930
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXExplorerExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T10T10
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$61,400$66,900$53,560$59,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,030-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$65,425$51,530$53,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$1,470

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXExplorerExplorer
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,640$11,115$11,670$16,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,030$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-189-136

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172020
ModelRLXExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in119.1 in
Length196.1 in198.8 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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