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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: $48,465

Acura MDX   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,753

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $39,995
Base Invoice $40,191 $36,063
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sport Package   5,600
Entertainment Package   2,200
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Sport Package   5,040
Entertainment Package   1,980
Options (change) 7,890 7,800
Options (change) 6,885 7,020
Destination 895 670
Total Price $51,885 $48,465
Total Invoice $47,971 $43,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$51,885$48,465
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,330$48,465
Total Invoice$47,971$43,753
Adjustments for Features-2,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,609$43,753

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,445$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested152548%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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