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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: $48,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,410 $35,268
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Advance Package 9,625  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Advance Package 8,728  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 11,525 10,090
Options (change) 10,451 8,697
Destination 885 825
Total Price $55,340 $48,770
Total Invoice $50,746 $44,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,105
Model Year20112012
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$55,340$48,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$46,430
Total Invoice$50,746$44,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$42,641

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,149

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,731 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 Headroom37.5 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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested171543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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