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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $50,530 $55,626
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 0 0
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 0 0
Destination 815 815 950 950
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $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: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,936
Model Year2010201020172017
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)190, 7190, 7588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$38,085$39,940$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,620-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$50,780$54,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$4,025
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-4,293-5,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$47,187$50,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2010201020172017
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,370$6,470$9,990$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,620$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-4,293-5,662

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20102017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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