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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: $6,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192007
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $32,995
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Cargo cover 130 130  
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Technology Package     3,500
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Cargo cover 124 124  
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Technology Package     3,277
Options (change) 7,890 3,975 3,500
Options (change) 7,507 3,788 3,277
Destination 1,095 1,095 670
Total Price $43,385 $47,835 $37,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,893
Model Year201920192007
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$43,385$47,835$37,165
Adjustments for Features-3,545-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$41,275$37,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201920192007
ModelExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$10,870$13,885$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$6,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-6700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20192007
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.3,968 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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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