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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: $48,465

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,753

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $41,675
Base Invoice $36,063 $38,862
Sport Package 5,600  
Entertainment Package 2,200  
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sport Package 5,040  
Entertainment Package 1,980  
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 7,800 7,720
Options (change) 7,020 6,737
Destination 670 895
Total Price $48,465 $50,290
Total Invoice $43,753 $46,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $471
Model Year20072014
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$48,465$50,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,465$47,835
Total Invoice$43,753$46,494
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,753$44,224

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162551%
Total Not Requested157549%

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