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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: $55,910

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,427

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $54,980
Base Invoice $50,587 $50,800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD   2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
AWD   1,830
Options (change) 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 1,895 1,830
Destination 945 920
Total Price $55,910 $57,900
Total Invoice $53,427 $53,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$55,910$57,900
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,980$57,900
Total Invoice$53,427$53,550
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,627$53,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support $0
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$13,760$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in193.6 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height70.0 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

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