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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: $37,165

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,106

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $32,995
Base Invoice $40,191 $30,159
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,500
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   3,277
Options (change) 2,520 3,500
Options (change) 2,200 3,277
Destination 895 670
Total Price $46,515 $37,165
Total Invoice $43,286 $34,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,323
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$46,515$37,165
Adjustments for Features-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$37,165
Total Invoice$43,286$34,106
Adjustments for Features-2,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,429$34,106

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152007
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 
Remote start$150 
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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$9,295$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152007
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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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