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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: $49,445

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,757

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimSportP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $50,950
Base Invoice $38,862 $46,864
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,500
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   3,214
Options (change) 6,875 3,500
Options (change) 6,000 3,214
Destination 895 940
Total Price $49,445 $55,390
Total Invoice $45,757 $51,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,450
Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimSportP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$49,445$55,390
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,080$55,390
Total Invoice$45,757$51,018
Adjustments for Features-2,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,568$51,018

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimSportP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,495$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20142016
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,955 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested230065%

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