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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: $53,560

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202014
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $58,250 $48,450
Package 301A 2,240    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Advance Package     12,000
Package 301A 2,127    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Advance Package     10,859
Options (change) 3,935 0 12,000
Options (change) 3,737 0 10,859
Destination 1,245 1,245 895
Total Price $53,560 $59,495 $61,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,988
Model Year202020202014
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$53,560$59,495$61,345
Adjustments for Features-2,930-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,630$52,100$61,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year202020202014
ModelExplorerExplorerRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,820$16,285$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-273-1550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20202014
ModelExplorerRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in112.2 in
Length198.8 in196.1 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested292551%
Total Not Requested277549%

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