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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: $46,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,664

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,252 $34,952
Technology Package 4,050  
Entertainment Package 1,750  
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 3,673  
Entertainment Package 1,587  
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 5,800 7,940
Options (change) 5,260 6,887
Destination 760 825
Total Price $47,550 $46,300
Total Invoice $43,272 $42,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,409
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,550$46,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$44,345
Total Invoice$43,272$42,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,272$40,863

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
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 
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 
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
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 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,801

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,752 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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