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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: $46,610

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,398

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $41,300
Base Invoice $36,514 $39,442
Technology Package 3,500  
Entertainment Package 2,200  
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Technology Package 3,174  
Entertainment Package 1,995  
AWD   1,910
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,700 5,590
Options (change) 5,169 5,320
Destination 715 945
Total Price $46,610 $47,835
Total Invoice $42,398 $45,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $269
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,610$47,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$44,090
Total Invoice$42,398$45,707
Adjustments for Features0-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,398$42,129

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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
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 
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 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,578

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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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