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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: $40,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,458

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $56,050
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $52,595
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
AWD     2,000
Entertainment Package     2,000
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
AWD     1,874
Entertainment Package     1,874
Options (change) 9,700 8,000 4,000
Options (change) 8,295 6,850 3,748
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $40,545 $41,160 $61,045
Total Invoice $36,458 $37,073 $57,338

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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: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,238
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$40,545$41,160$61,045
Adjustments for Features00-11,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$41,160$49,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$57,338
Adjustments for Features00-10,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$46,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$15,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,642

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in196.2 in
Width73.7 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.4 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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft 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 Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

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