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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: $39,225

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220062006
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $30,200 $32,515
AWD 2,000    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
AWD 1,874    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,000 8,380 6,680
Options (change) 1,874 7,261 5,816
Destination 1,195 645 645
Total Price $51,195 $39,225 $39,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,650
Model Year202220062006
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT10A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$51,195$39,225$39,840
Adjustments for Features-4,91500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,280$39,225$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202220062006
ModelMDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,165$6,250$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222006
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in113.7 in
Length198.4 in193.4 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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