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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $54,450
Base Invoice $34,952 $50,530
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Options (change) 5,900 0
Options (change) 5,015 0
Destination 825 950
Total Price $44,260 $55,400
Total Invoice $40,792 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,762
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,260$55,400
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,095$55,400
Total Invoice$40,792$51,480
Adjustments for Features-1,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,718$51,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,145$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in196.1 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%

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