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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: $42,225

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,886

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $39,950
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $36,002
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 2,750
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,500
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 2,475
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,350
Options (change) 9,305 6,505 4,250
Options (change) 8,034 5,654 3,825
Destination 825 825 615
Total Price $42,225 $45,185 $44,815
Total Invoice $38,886 $41,747 $40,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/65-17
Total Price$42,225$45,185$44,815
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$42,190$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$38,886$41,747$40,442
Adjustments for Features-1,547-2,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,339$38,980$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,080$10,395$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,547-2,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in188.7 in
Width78.9 in77.0 in
Height70.4 in68.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested92531%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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