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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: $48,355

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $56,250
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Entertainment Package   2,000
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820 1,874
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Entertainment Package   1,874
Options (change) 9,995 4,000
Options (change) 8,633 3,748
Destination 825 1,025
Total Price $48,355 $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: $9,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,926
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp I6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$48,355$61,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,355$57,565

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,970$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-289

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in196.2 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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