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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: $7,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $58,250 $50,950 $59,950
Package 301A 2,240      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Advance Package     6,000 6,000
Technology Package     3,500  
Package 301A 2,127      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Advance Package     5,509 5,509
Technology Package     3,214  
Options (change) 3,935 0 9,500 6,000
Options (change) 3,737 0 8,723 5,509
Destination 1,245 1,245 940 940
Total Price $53,560 $59,495 $61,390 $66,890

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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: $9,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,418
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4365hp V6310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT10T10T6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 14500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,560$59,495$61,390$66,890
Adjustments for Features-2,030-6,4950-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,530$53,000$61,390$65,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2020202020162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRLXRLX
TrimLimitedPlatinumP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
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$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$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$0
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,670$16,135$9,640$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$6,495$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-189-1360-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20202016
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.3,956 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, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested135038%
Total Not Requested220062%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

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%

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