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Acura RSX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $24,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $24,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXExplorerExplorer
TrimType-SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,845 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $21,754 $43,883 $51,512
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 0 1,825 130
Options (change) 0 1,734 124
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $24,460 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $22,369 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,217
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXExplorerExplorer
TrimType-SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,460$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-14,675-19,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$34,095$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$22,369$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-14,026-19,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$32,586$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$939

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXExplorerExplorer
TrimType-SSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,445$17,120$22,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,675$19,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,026-19,106

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length172.4 in198.3 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height54.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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