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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $5,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $18,549 $21,754
Cargo cover 90 90 90    
Sunroof 850 850 850    
Leather seating surfaces 695     1,150  
Cargo cover 77 77 77    
Sunroof 723 723 723    
Leather seating surfaces 591     1,047  
Options (change) 1,635 940 940 1,150 0
Options (change) 1,391 800 800 1,047 0
Destination 735 735 735 615 615
Total Price $27,740 $30,045 $32,790 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $26,156 $28,325 $30,896 $20,211 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,664
Model Year20072007200720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,740$30,045$32,790$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-3,480-4,530-6,1550-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,260$25,515$26,635$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$2,375$0$1,770
Total Invoice$26,156$28,325$30,896$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,281-4,271-5,7990-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$24,054$25,097$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,179$2,222$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20072007200720062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor $50$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,400$7,025$870$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$4,530$6,155$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,281-4,271-5,7990-549

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in172.4 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.0 ft3

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