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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $32,895
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Technology Package       3,100
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 1,825 1,825 130 3,100
Options (change) 1,734 1,734 124 2,843
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 885
Total Price $48,325 $52,070 $54,105 $36,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,295
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA10T10T10T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21235/55-18
Total Price$48,325$52,070$54,105$36,880
Adjustments for Features-5,935-7,460-11,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$44,610$42,630$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$240$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRDX
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,535$13,060$17,075$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,935$7,460$11,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-366-427-2900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in104.3 in
Length198.8 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height69.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

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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