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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: $36,925

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,138

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,095
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,962
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,296
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 6,895 4,915 1,400
Options (change) 6,080 4,398 1,296
Destination 785 785 920
Total Price $36,925 $38,095 $37,415
Total Invoice $34,138 $35,361 $35,178

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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: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$36,925$38,095$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-450-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,925$37,645$37,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0
Total Invoice$34,138$35,361$35,178
Adjustments for Features0-418-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,138$34,943$35,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,865$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-56

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,706 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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