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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: $54,510

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,064

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSportPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $54,980
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $50,800
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
AWD     2,000
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
AWD     1,830
Options (change) 7,565 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 7,186 1,895 1,830
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $54,510 $56,930 $57,900
Total Invoice $52,064 $54,402 $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: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,201
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSportPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$54,510$56,930$57,900
Adjustments for Features-720-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,790$53,735$57,900
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$52,064$54,402$53,550
Adjustments for Features-688-3,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,376$51,349$53,550
Cost Above Minimum$27$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSportPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,785$14,260$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-688-3,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182015
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested259071%
Total Not Requested105029%

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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