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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: $50,545

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,663

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $40,780
Base Invoice $39,410 $38,027
Advance Package 9,625  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Advance Package 8,728  
Entertainment Package 1,723  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 11,525 8,870
Options (change) 10,451 7,741
Destination 885 895
Total Price $55,340 $50,545
Total Invoice $50,746 $46,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,159
Model Year20112013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$55,340$50,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$49,380
Total Invoice$50,746$46,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$45,587

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
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 
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
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$8,380$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
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.4,921 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 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252563%
Total Not Requested146537%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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