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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,895
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,646
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     3,100
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,834
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 5,100
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 4,677
Destination 815 815 885
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $38,880
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,028
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$41,735$43,470$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,380$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-973

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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