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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: $40,290

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $40,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,514
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package     2,200
Technology Package     3,500
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment Package     1,995
Technology Package     3,174
Options (change) 9,445 7,745 5,700
Options (change) 8,078 6,633 5,169
Destination 645 645 715
Total Price $40,290 $40,905 $46,610
Total Invoice $36,241 $36,856 $42,398

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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: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$40,290$40,905$46,610
Adjustments for Features00-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$40,905$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$42,398
Adjustments for Features00-3,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$38,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$3,375$3,375$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,629

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.5 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%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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