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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMDXMDX
TrimXLTPremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,125 $39,950
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,459 $36,002
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320    
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112    
Options (change) 5,175 0 0
Options (change) 4,617 0 0
Destination 815 615 615
Total Price $35,270 $37,740 $40,565
Total Invoice $32,836 $34,074 $36,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMDXMDX
TrimXLTPremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8253hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionA6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4155, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-17235/65-17
Total Price$35,270$37,740$40,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$35,345$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$32,836$34,074$36,617
Adjustments for Features0-2,162-3,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$31,912$33,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMDXMDX
TrimXLTPremiumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rack$300 $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,105$6,500$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162-3,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102006
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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