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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: $48,355

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,410

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,980 $37,535
Base Invoice $50,800 $34,952
AWD 2,000 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
AWD 1,830 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 2,000 9,995
Options (change) 1,830 8,633
Destination 920 825
Total Price $57,900 $48,355
Total Invoice $53,550 $44,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,720
Model Year20152011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,900$48,355
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,365$48,355
Total Invoice$53,550$44,410
Adjustments for Features-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,130$44,410

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceLimited
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Knee airbag, driver$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 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,330$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
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.4,752 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%

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