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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: $51,885

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,700 $43,100
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Second-row high console   132
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 0 7,890
Options (change) 0 6,887
Destination 1,195 895
Total Price $67,895 $51,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,846
Model Year20222015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$67,895$51,885
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,035$51,885

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222015
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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$12,105$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222015
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 Weight4,641 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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