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Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,950
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,002
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Options (change) 6,215 4,515 0
Options (change) 5,332 3,887 0
Destination 645 645 615
Total Price $37,060 $37,675 $40,565
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,110 $36,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8253hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-17
Total Price$37,060$37,675$40,565
Adjustments for Features00-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$37,675$39,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,495$34,110$36,617
Adjustments for Features00-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,495$34,110$35,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,900$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in188.7 in
Width73.7 in77.0 in
Height72.8 in68.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%

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