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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: $53,035

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $43,100
Base Invoice $50,800 $40,191
AWD 2,000  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD 1,830  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 2,000 9,040
Options (change) 1,830 7,889
Destination 920 895
Total Price $57,900 $53,035
Total Invoice $53,550 $48,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,369
Model Year20152015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,900$53,035
Adjustments for Features-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,515$53,035
Total Invoice$53,550$48,975
Adjustments for Features-2,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,344$48,975

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,480$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length193.6 in197.1 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height66.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Proximity key250Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%

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