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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: $41,955

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,626

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $40,990
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,252
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  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Entertainment Package     1,750
Technology Package     4,050
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  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Entertainment Package     1,587
Technology Package     3,673
Options (change) 12,175 8,775 5,800
Options (change) 10,568 7,680 5,260
Destination 785 785 760
Total Price $42,205 $41,955 $47,550
Total Invoice $38,626 $38,643 $43,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,948
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$42,205$41,955$47,550
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$41,705$45,450
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$38,626$38,643$43,272
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,626$38,413$41,361
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,715$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,911

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,535 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
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 control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested117563%

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