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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: $44,600

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $39,950
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $36,002
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,750
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,500
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,475
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,350
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 12,170 8,400 4,250
Options (change) 10,565 7,360 3,825
Destination 815 815 615
Total Price $44,600 $44,765 $44,815
Total Invoice $40,699 $41,076 $40,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30
Model Year200920092006
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$44,600$44,765$44,815
Adjustments for Features-315-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$44,050$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$40,699$41,076$40,442
Adjustments for Features-287-6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,412$40,420$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$8$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920092006
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,065$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-6560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092006
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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