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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $29,280
Base Invoice $39,410 $27,404
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Third-row seat   875
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Third-row seat   744
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 0 5,175
Options (change) 0 4,617
Destination 885 815
Total Price $43,815 $35,270
Total Invoice $40,295 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,969
Model Year20112010
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$43,815$35,270
Adjustments for Features-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,845$35,270
Total Invoice$40,295$32,836
Adjustments for Features-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,805$32,836

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,815$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length191.6 in193.4 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height68.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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