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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: $55,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222017
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,700 $53,235
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
Options (change) 0 845
Options (change) 0 804
Destination 1,195 945
Total Price $67,895 $55,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,797
Model Year20222017
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$67,895$55,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,895$53,355

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222017
ModelMDXExplorer
TrimType SPlatinum
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
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
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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
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 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $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-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$10,540$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222017
ModelMDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in
Length198.4 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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