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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: $40,800

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092022
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $48,000
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,874
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 8,370 5,110 2,000
Options (change) 7,335 4,563 1,874
Destination 815 815 1,195
Total Price $40,800 $41,475 $51,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,701
Model Year200920092022
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-19
Total Price$40,800$41,475$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$40,875$46,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920092022
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,440$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-554-301

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092022
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.8 in
Length193.4 in198.4 in
Width73.7 in78.7 in
Height72.8 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.4 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%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

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