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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: $44,600

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,699

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $39,863 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 3,675    
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Rear HVAC unit   695  
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 3,363    
Entertainment Package 1,739    
Rear HVAC unit   591  
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,575 12,170 8,400
Options (change) 5,102 10,565 7,360
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $49,500 $44,600 $44,765
Total Invoice $45,860 $40,699 $41,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,354
Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,500$44,600$44,765
Adjustments for Features-1,9500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$44,600$44,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$45,860$40,699$41,076
Adjustments for Features-1,8070-367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,053$40,699$40,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,340$6,390$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8070-367

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested89060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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