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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: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,800
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,995
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,500
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     3,700
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,421
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     3,505
Options (change) 9,400 6,910 5,200
Options (change) 8,209 6,094 4,926
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $39,430 $40,090 $41,975
Total Invoice $36,267 $37,057 $39,896

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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: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,357
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$39,430$40,090$41,975
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,430$39,840$39,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,267$37,057$39,896
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,267$36,826$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082018
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 liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
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
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$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$5,540$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested119040%

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