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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: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $13,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $18,549 $21,754
Convenience Package 1,995      
Leather seating surfaces     1,150  
Convenience Package 1,696      
Leather seating surfaces     1,047  
Options (change) 1,995 0 1,150 0
Options (change) 1,696 0 1,047 0
Destination 815 815 615 615
Total Price $36,090 $37,095 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $33,555 $34,589 $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: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,338
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$36,090$37,095$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-7,535-8,4100-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$28,685$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$1,770
Total Invoice$33,555$34,589$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-7,006-7,8420-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,549$26,747$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRSXRSX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,130$720$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,535$8,410$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,006-7,8420-549

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20102006
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%

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