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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $35,800
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,995
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   6,700
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820 1,421
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 8,230 8,200
Options (change) 7,116 7,768
Destination 825 975
Total Price $46,910 $44,975
Total Invoice $43,209 $42,738

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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: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6279hp 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$46,910$44,975
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,170$44,975
Total Invoice$43,209$42,738
Adjustments for Features-1,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,606$42,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,245$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6030

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.7 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested355058%
Total Not Requested261542%

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