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Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,723

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $36,002 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,750 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,295 1,295
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 2,475 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,101 1,101
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,250 12,290 8,890
Options (change) 3,825 10,665 7,777
Destination 615 785 785
Total Price $44,815 $42,320 $42,070
Total Invoice $40,442 $38,723 $38,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093
Model Year200620082008
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,815$42,320$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-175-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$42,145$41,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$40,442$38,723$38,740
Adjustments for Features0-160-391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$38,563$38,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,600$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-391

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length188.7 in193.4 in
Width77.0 in73.7 in
Height68.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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