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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: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $43,280
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $40,092
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
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     1,900
Technology Package     3,675
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
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     1,739
Technology Package     3,363
Options (change) 9,445 7,745 5,575
Options (change) 8,078 6,633 5,102
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $40,290 $40,905 $49,750
Total Invoice $36,241 $36,856 $46,089

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,138
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/21 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$49,750
Adjustments for Features00-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$40,905$45,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$46,089
Adjustments for Features00-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$42,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,700$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,550 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 in37.5 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested76551%

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