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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: $9,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $35,800
Base Invoice $50,587 $33,995
Cargo cover 130  
Advance Package   6,700
AWD   1,500
Cargo cover 124  
Advance Package   6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 130 8,200
Options (change) 124 7,768
Destination 945 975
Total Price $54,045 $44,975
Total Invoice $51,656 $42,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,202
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$54,045$44,975
Adjustments for Features-5,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,065$44,975
Total Invoice$51,656$42,738
Adjustments for Features-5,7160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$42,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
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 front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,260$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7160

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length198.3 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested397564%
Total Not Requested219036%

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