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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: $50,545

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,250 $40,780
AWD 2,000  
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 402A   4,130
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD 1,874  
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 402A   3,604
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,000 8,870
Options (change) 3,748 7,741
Destination 1,025 895
Total Price $61,275 $50,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,253
Model Year20202013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,275$50,545
Adjustments for Features-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,615$50,545

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202013
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvanceSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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
Wood trim$300 
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$13,830$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202013
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length196.2 in197.1 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,246 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		15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested287590%
Total Not Requested32510%

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