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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $33,895
Base Invoice $38,027 $31,164
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,300
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 2,525 3,300
Options (change) 2,204 3,026
Destination 895 760
Total Price $44,200 $37,955
Total Invoice $41,126 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,250
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$44,200$37,955
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,130$37,955
Total Invoice$41,126$34,950
Adjustments for Features-1,9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,200$34,950

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,095$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9260

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft360.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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