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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: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $39,950
Package 202A 4,100        
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Navigation system         2,750
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,500
Package 202A 3,895        
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Navigation system         2,475
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,350
Options (change) 8,865 3,830 3,830 2,135 4,250
Options (change) 8,421 3,638 3,638 2,028 3,825
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 615
Total Price $45,185 $50,330 $54,075 $56,110 $44,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,725
Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionA10A10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21235/65-17
Total Price$45,185$50,330$54,075$56,110$44,815
Adjustments for Features-2,030-4,145-5,920-9,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,155$46,185$48,155$46,575$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,030$5,000$3,420$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20212021202120212006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMDX
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$12,145$13,920$17,535$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$4,145$5,920$9,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-434-402-535-5560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in188.7 in
Width78.9 in77.0 in
Height69.9 in68.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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