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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,320
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,245
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,400
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,297
Options (change) 4,300 1,400
Options (change) 3,873 1,297
Destination 815 895
Total Price $34,395 $36,615
Total Invoice $32,092 $34,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,116
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$34,395$36,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$32,935
Total Invoice$32,092$34,437
Adjustments for Features0-3,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$30,976

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,370$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,461

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102013
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

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