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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: $38,695

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,768

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $54,505
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $50,365
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Remote start 385 385  
AWD     2,000
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Remote start 326 326  
AWD     1,830
Options (change) 9,590 7,025 2,000
Options (change) 8,243 6,064 1,830
Destination 735 735 895
Total Price $38,695 $38,875 $57,400
Total Invoice $35,768 $36,160 $53,090

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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: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,155
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,695$38,875$57,400
Adjustments for Features00-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,695$38,875$48,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$35,768$36,160$53,090
Adjustments for Features00-8,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,768$36,160$44,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
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
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support  $0
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
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 passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$3,525$3,525$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,167

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,255 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 ft314.8 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 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 Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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