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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: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,176

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,252 $40,191
Sport Package 6,150  
Entertainment Package 1,750  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sport Package 5,577  
Entertainment Package 1,587  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 7,900 7,890
Options (change) 7,164 6,885
Destination 760 895
Total Price $49,650 $51,885
Total Invoice $45,176 $47,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $941
Model Year20092015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,650$51,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$49,880
Total Invoice$45,176$47,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$46,117

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
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
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 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$8,415$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,854

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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.4,921 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
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 Requested177568%
Total Not Requested85032%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested137544%

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