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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $37,535
Technology Package 0  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 0  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 0 5,900
Options (change) 0 5,015
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $49,195 $44,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,602
Model Year20222011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,195$44,260
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,985$44,260

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222011
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222011
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in197.1 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,271 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
ELS, 501W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Display key50No
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested104040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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 detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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