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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: $4,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Entertainment Package 2,200      
Sport Package 5,600      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package 1,980      
Sport Package 5,040      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 7,800 3,690 3,690 1,995
Options (change) 7,020 3,505 3,505 1,895
Destination 670 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $48,465 $53,315 $59,675 $61,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,069
Model Year2007202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T10T10T10
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,465$53,315$59,675$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-3,605-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,465$51,385$56,070$52,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,685$1,185

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007202020202020
ModelMDXExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,115$11,045$12,720$18,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$3,605$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172-287-456

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072020
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in119.1 in
Length190.7 in198.8 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
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 Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%

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