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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: $53,035

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,975

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $42,930
Base Invoice $40,191 $39,410
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Advance Package   9,625
Entertainment Package   1,900
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Advance Package   8,728
Entertainment Package   1,723
Options (change) 9,040 11,525
Options (change) 7,889 10,451
Destination 895 885
Total Price $53,035 $55,340
Total Invoice $48,975 $50,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,939
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$53,035$55,340
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,770$55,340
Total Invoice$48,975$50,746
Adjustments for Features-1,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,807$50,746

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$9,645$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1680

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,550 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 in37.5 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252563%
Total Not Requested146537%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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