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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: $42,340

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $56,250
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  
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Entertainment Package     2,000
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  
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,874
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Entertainment Package     1,874
Options (change) 12,855 9,160 4,000
Options (change) 11,145 8,006 3,748
Destination 785 785 1,025
Total Price $42,885 $42,340 $61,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,929
Model Year200820082020
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$42,885$42,340$61,275
Adjustments for Features00-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,340$51,860
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082020
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,790$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-733

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082020
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 Weight4,706 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
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 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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