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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: $33,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,213

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,320
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,245
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
AWD     1,400
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
AWD     1,297
Options (change) 4,230 2,780 1,400
Options (change) 3,688 2,456 1,297
Destination 735 735 895
Total Price $33,335 $34,630 $36,615
Total Invoice $31,213 $32,552 $34,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,335$34,630$36,615
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,335$34,380$34,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,213$32,552$34,437
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,213$32,317$32,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,725$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in183.5 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.3 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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