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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: $50,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,980

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $42,230
Base Invoice $40,196 $38,776
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Advance Package   9,625
Entertainment Package   1,900
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Advance Package   8,728
Entertainment Package   1,723
Options (change) 7,135 11,525
Options (change) 6,789 10,451
Destination 995 810
Total Price $50,220 $54,565
Total Invoice $47,980 $50,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,468
Model Year20182010
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$50,220$54,565
Adjustments for Features-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$54,565
Total Invoice$47,980$50,037
Adjustments for Features-3,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,569$50,037

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182010
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,210$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182010
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.4,594 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested171543%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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