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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: $58,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $3,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,250 $53,230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD   2,000
Entertainment Package   2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
AWD   1,857
Entertainment Package   1,857
Options (change) 1,995 4,000
Options (change) 1,895 3,714
Destination 1,245 940
Total Price $61,490 $58,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,160
Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT10T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$61,490$58,170
Adjustments for Features-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,745$58,170

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerMDX
TrimPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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 
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
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
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$14,460$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in111.0 in
Length198.8 in193.6 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height69.9 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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