Ford Explorer vs Acura MDX - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Austin, TX
| Vehicle | 2025 Ford Explorer Active 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | 2025 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 10A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Starting MSRP | $39,655 | $51,200 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $37,178 | $49,977 | ||
| Invoice | $38,069 | - | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 8.0 /10 | 8.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.4 / 5 stars | 3.6 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | standard | ||
| Satellite radio | standard | Not available | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | |||
| Upholstery | premium cloth | leatherette | ||
| Heated seats | standard | |||
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| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard | ||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.3 l | 3.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | v6 | ||
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | ||
| Tire size | 255/65R18 | 255/55R19 | ||
| Wheel size | - | 19 X 8.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG | 19 / 26 / 22 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 376 / 501 miles | 352 / 481 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | N/A | 40.5 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | - | 4,268 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in. | 7.3 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 89.3 in. | - | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 78.9 in. | 78.7 in. | ||
| Height | 69.9 in. | 67.9 in. | ||
| Length | 198.8 in. | 198.4 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in. | 113.8 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | ||
| Cargo Space | 18.2 cu. ft. | 18.1 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in. | 38.5 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in. | 41.6 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.8 in. | 61.9 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 40.5 in. | 38.1 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 39.0 in. | 38.5 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.9 in. | 60.3 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $54,660 | $69,099 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.73 | $0.92 | ||
| Depreciation | $21,650 | $29,090 | ||
| Financing | $8,407 | $10,634 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $2,873 | $3,546 | ||
| Fuel | $9,490 | $13,143 | ||
| Insurance | $6,949 | $7,319 | ||
| Maintenance | $4,357 | $4,463 | ||
| Repairs | $934 | $904 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Light Space Gray/Onyx, leatherette Dark Gray/Onyx, leatherette Dark Gray/Onyx, premium cloth | Parchment, leatherette Ebony, leatherette | ||
| Exterior | Vapor Blue Metallic Iconic Silver Metallic Oxford White (Fleet) Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic | Platinum White Pearl Liquid Carbon Metallic Majestic Black Pearl Canyon River Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Metallic |
