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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,585

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,895
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,646
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
AWD     2,000
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
AWD     1,834
Options (change) 4,740 3,040 2,000
Options (change) 4,078 2,633 1,834
Destination 645 645 885
Total Price $35,585 $36,200 $35,780
Total Invoice $32,241 $32,856 $33,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,585$36,200$35,780
Adjustments for Features00-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$36,200$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,241$32,856$33,365
Adjustments for Features00-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,241$32,856$31,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,250$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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