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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimPlatinumP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $50,950
Base Invoice $51,512 $46,864
Advance Package   6,000
Technology Package   3,500
Advance Package   5,509
Technology Package   3,214
Options (change) 0 9,500
Options (change) 0 8,723
Destination 995 940
Total Price $54,935 $61,390
Total Invoice $52,507 $56,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,846
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimPlatinumP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$54,935$61,390
Adjustments for Features-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,840$61,390
Total Invoice$52,507$56,527
Adjustments for Features-5,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,681$56,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRLX
TrimPlatinumP-AWS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$15,385$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8260

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in196.1 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested107547%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested135038%
Total Not Requested220062%

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