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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $35,095
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $32,962
Package 401A 4,300    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package     3,700
AWD     1,400
Package 401A 4,085    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Technology Package     3,424
AWD     1,296
Options (change) 6,025 130 5,100
Options (change) 5,724 124 4,720
Destination 945 945 920
Total Price $50,470 $54,045 $41,115
Total Invoice $48,212 $51,656 $38,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,310
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$50,470$54,045$41,115
Adjustments for Features-6,295-10,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,175$43,850$41,115
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$48,212$51,656$38,602
Adjustments for Features-6,013-9,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,199$41,912$38,602
Cost Above Minimum$287$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,760$16,660$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$10,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,013-9,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length198.3 in183.5 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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