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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvancePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,250 $52,970
AWD 2,000  
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD 1,874  
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 4,000 1,995
Options (change) 3,748 1,895
Destination 1,025 945
Total Price $61,275 $55,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,933
Model Year20202016
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvancePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,275$55,910
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,275$55,155

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202016
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimAdvancePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,430$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-721

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202016
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length196.2 in198.3 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,246 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 Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 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
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%

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