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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: $48,985

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,801

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $43,280
Base Invoice $39,442 $40,092
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Advance Package   9,625
Entertainment Package   1,900
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
AWD 1,910  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Advance Package   8,809
Entertainment Package   1,739
Options (change) 6,740 11,525
Options (change) 6,414 10,548
Destination 945 895
Total Price $48,985 $55,700
Total Invoice $46,801 $51,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$48,985$55,700
Adjustments for Features-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,480$55,700
Total Invoice$46,801$51,535
Adjustments for Features-2,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,408$51,535

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,435$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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