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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: $55,700

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,740 $58,250 $43,280
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Advance Package     9,625
Entertainment Package     1,900
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Advance Package     8,809
Entertainment Package     1,739
Options (change) 7,565 1,995 11,525
Options (change) 7,186 1,895 10,548
Destination 1,245 1,245 895
Total Price $63,550 $61,490 $55,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,765
Model Year202020202013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V6365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/50-19
Total Price$63,550$61,490$55,700
Adjustments for Features-4,770-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,780$54,245$55,700
Cost Above Minimum$4,535$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year202020202013
ModelExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$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 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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  
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 - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$13,010$15,485$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$7,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-633-3700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20202013
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in108.3 in
Length198.8 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height69.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Total Requested211558%
Total Not Requested152542%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252563%
Total Not Requested146537%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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