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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: $55,340

Acura MDX   
Difference: $630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $49,000 $52,730
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Advance Package 9,625    
Package 401A   3,875  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment Package 1,723    
Advance Package 8,728    
Package 401A   3,681  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 11,525 7,565 1,995
Options (change) 10,451 7,186 1,895
Destination 885 1,245 1,245
Total Price $55,340 $57,810 $55,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,917
Model Year201120212021
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$55,340$57,810$55,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,770-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$53,040$50,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120212021
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,240$13,010$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,770$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-696-311

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in119.1 in
Length191.6 in198.8 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252563%
Total Not Requested146537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested211558%
Total Not Requested152542%

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