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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: $46,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,398

Acura MDX   
Difference: $266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $40,195
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,514
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Entertainment Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,500
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Entertainment Package   1,995
Technology Package   3,174
Options (change) 7,940 5,700
Options (change) 6,887 5,169
Destination 825 715
Total Price $46,300 $46,610
Total Invoice $42,664 $42,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$46,300$46,610
Adjustments for Features-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$46,610
Total Invoice$42,664$42,398
Adjustments for Features-1,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,863$42,398

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,770$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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