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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $32,895
Base Invoice $40,196 $30,646
Cargo cover 130  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   3,100
Cargo cover 124  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,834
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 3,975 5,100
Options (change) 3,788 4,677
Destination 995 885
Total Price $47,060 $38,880
Total Invoice $44,979 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,395
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$47,060$38,880
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$38,880
Total Invoice$44,979$36,208
Adjustments for Features-5,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,603$36,208

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$12,050$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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