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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: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Navigation system 2,750        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Navigation system 2,475        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Options (change) 4,250 8,865 3,830 3,830 2,135
Options (change) 3,825 8,421 3,638 3,638 2,028
Destination 615 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $44,815 $47,035 $53,455 $59,815 $61,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,766
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T10T10T10T10
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$44,815$47,035$53,455$59,815$61,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-4,245-5,920-11,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$44,905$49,210$53,895$50,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305$8,990$5,490

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500$1500
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,000$10,130$12,245$13,920$19,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$4,245$5,920$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-388-483-597

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.1 in
Length188.7 in198.8 in
Width77.0 in78.9 in
Height68.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

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