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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: $40,345

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,277

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $39,950
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $36,002
Package 202A 2,250      
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,750
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,500
Package 202A 1,963      
Navigation system 694 694 694 2,475
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741 1,741  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,350
Options (change) 6,770 4,520 4,520 4,250
Options (change) 5,908 3,945 3,945 3,825
Destination 895 895 895 615
Total Price $40,345 $43,515 $46,195 $44,815
Total Invoice $37,277 $40,368 $42,867 $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: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,809
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/65-17
Total Price$40,345$43,515$46,195$44,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-2,790-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$42,200$43,405$44,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$3,060$0
Total Invoice$37,277$40,368$42,867$40,442
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-2,589-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,277$39,148$40,278$40,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,871$3,001$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,355$8,670$10,145$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$2,790$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220-2,589-356

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,472 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested87533%

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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