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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: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $18,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRSX
TrimSportType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $23,845
Base Invoice $38,862 $21,754
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Options (change) 1,730 0
Options (change) 1,510 0
Destination 895 615
Total Price $44,300 $24,460
Total Invoice $41,267 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,768
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRSX
TrimSportType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$44,300$24,460
Adjustments for Features-10,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,425$24,460
Total Invoice$41,267$22,369
Adjustments for Features-10,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,137$22,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRSX
TrimSportType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,945$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in172.4 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.2 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.0 ft3

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