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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: $55,285

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimAdvanceSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $46,625 $54,165
AWD 2,000    
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Package 401A   3,875  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
AWD 1,857    
Entertainment Package 1,857    
Package 401A   3,681  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 4,000 7,565 1,995
Options (change) 3,714 7,186 1,895
Destination 940 1,095 1,095
Total Price $58,170 $55,285 $57,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,178
Model Year201620192019
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimAdvanceSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,170$55,285$57,255
Adjustments for Features-1300-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,040$55,285$54,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620192019
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimAdvanceSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Display key$50  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
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
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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$100 
Power release, second row seats$50  
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 - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,965$11,835$14,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1210-129

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162019
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length193.6 in198.3 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height67.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 Legroom27.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested269074%
Total Not Requested95026%

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