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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: $42,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,723

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,002
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,750
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,500
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,475
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,350
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 12,290 8,890 4,250
Options (change) 10,665 7,777 3,825
Destination 785 785 615
Total Price $42,320 $42,070 $44,815
Total Invoice $38,723 $38,740 $40,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8253hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-17
Total Price$42,320$42,070$44,815
Adjustments for Features-175-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,145$41,645$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$38,723$38,740$40,442
Adjustments for Features-160-3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,563$38,349$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$214$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,850$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-3910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,706 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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