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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: $46,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $48,000
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,874
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   0
Options (change) 8,095 2,000
Options (change) 7,001 1,874
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $46,775 $51,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,038
Model Year20122022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp I6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,775$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,775$50,985

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,245$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122022
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.8 in
Length197.1 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft339.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft371.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
ELS, 501W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Display key50No
Total Requested157560%
Total Not Requested104040%

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