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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: $41,510

Acura RDX   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,370
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,287
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,500
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     3,700
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,409
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     3,474
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 5,200
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 4,883
Destination 815 815 940
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $41,510
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $39,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,735$43,470$41,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$39,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$39,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-2,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$37,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092016
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,490$6,990$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-2,073

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092016
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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested184062%
Total Not Requested115038%

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