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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $48,450
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $44,324
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 6,000
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 5,430
Destination 645 645 920
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $55,370
Total Invoice $32,801 $33,416 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,093
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,300$36,915$55,370
Adjustments for Features00-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,915$51,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$50,674
Adjustments for Features00-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$46,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in196.1 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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