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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: $50,545

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,663

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $54,650
Base Invoice $38,027 $51,284
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD   2,000
Entertainment Package   2,000
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
AWD   1,874
Entertainment Package   1,874
Options (change) 8,870 4,000
Options (change) 7,741 3,748
Destination 895 995
Total Price $50,545 $59,645
Total Invoice $46,663 $56,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,987
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp I6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$50,545$59,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,545$54,985
Total Invoice$46,663$56,027
Adjustments for Features0-4,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,663$51,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportAdvance
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
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
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
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,170$13,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,377

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,215 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested287590%
Total Not Requested32510%

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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