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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: $55,780

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $66,700
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Options (change) 845 0
Options (change) 804 0
Destination 995 1,195
Total Price $55,780 $67,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,424
Model Year20182022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/40-21
Total Price$55,780$67,895
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$67,895

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182022
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$12,310$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182022
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.8 in
Length198.3 in198.4 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.0 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.4 ft3

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