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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,765 $33,195
Cargo cover 130  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   3,500
Cargo cover 124  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Technology Package   3,210
Options (change) 3,975 3,500
Options (change) 3,788 3,210
Destination 1,095 715
Total Price $47,835 $37,410

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,177
Model Year20192008
ModelExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$47,835$37,410
Adjustments for Features-6,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,660$37,410

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20192008
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$12,450$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6300

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20192008
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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