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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: $33,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $50,530 $55,626
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Options (change) 4,840 3,390 0 0
Options (change) 4,115 2,883 0 0
Destination 735 735 950 950
Total Price $33,945 $35,240 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $31,640 $32,979 $51,480 $56,576

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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: $15,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,632
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,945$35,240$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,605-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$34,990$49,795$53,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$4,125
Total Invoice$31,640$32,979$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-234-5,208-6,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,640$32,745$46,272$50,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2007200720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,500$9,855$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,605$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-5,208-6,484

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20072017
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.3,970 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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%

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