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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: $46,365

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072019
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $42,765
Technology Package 3,500  
Entertainment Package 2,200  
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Technology Package 3,150  
Entertainment Package 1,980  
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,700 5,840
Options (change) 5,130 5,559
Destination 670 1,095
Total Price $46,365 $49,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,774
Model Year20072019
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp 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$46,365$49,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,365$45,480

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072019
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,825$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072019
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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