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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: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,320
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,245
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,700
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820 1,297
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 5,980 5,100
Options (change) 5,204 4,721
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,340 $40,315
Total Invoice $40,981 $37,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$44,340$40,315
Adjustments for Features-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,660$40,315
Total Invoice$40,981$37,861
Adjustments for Features-3,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,580$37,861

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,045$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in183.5 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested106542%

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