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Comparison - Acura MDX Base 2015 - vs - Ford Explorer Limited 2016
Suv one:
Acura MDX Base 2015
General
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Make:
Acura
Ford
Model:
MDX
Explorer
Average Price:
43,755
Updated:
27 Nov 2016
41,300
Updated:
30 Nov 2016
Car Type:
SUV
SUV
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year:
2015
2016
Total Seating:
7
7
Transmission:
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth:
yes
yes
Heated seats:
yes
yes
Navigation:
no
yes
Doors:
5
Fuel Tank Capacity:
19.50gals
18.60gals
Exterior Colors:
Color:
Crystal Black Pearl
#1F1F1F
Dark Cherry Pearl
#541F29
Graphite Luster Metallic
#646369
Silver Moon
#AAA9AF
White Diamond Pearl
#E0DDDF
Color:
Blue Jeans Metallic
#29424F
Ingot Silver Metallic
#B3B8B6
Oxford White
#D0D3D5
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#95333C
Shadow Black
#0C0C0C
Fuel
Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Flexible
Fuel Economy City USA:
20.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY:
28.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type:
Petrol/Gas
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)
Engine and Performance
Valves:
24
24
Cylinders:
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement:
3.50L
3.50L
Torque:
267ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
255ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower:
290hp
at 6 200rpm
290hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type:
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle:
37.60Feet
38.90Feet
Convenience
Cruise Control:
yes
yes
Door Pockets:
yes
yes
Cupholders:
yes
yes
Overhead console:
no
yes
Seatback Storage:
yes
yes
Power Steering:
yes
yes
Parking sensors:
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt:
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel:
yes
yes
Rear View Camera:
yes
yes
Front view Camera:
no
no
Side view Camera:
no
no
On steering wheel:
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience:
Electric speed-proportional power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Destination Download*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adjustable pedals
Exterior Dimensions
Length:
193.60in
198.10in
Width:
77.20in
78.90in
Height:
67.60in
70.40in
Ground Clearance:
7.30in
7.90in
Front Track:
66.30in
67.00in
Rear Track:
66.30in
67.00in
Wheel Base:
111.00in
112.60in
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.10
41.40
Rear Head Room:
38.30
40.50
Front Leg Room:
41.40in
43.10in
Rear leg room:
36.60in
39.80in
Front Hip Room:
57.50in
57.30in
Front Shoulder Room:
61.10in
61.30in
Rear Hip Room:
57.50in
56.70in
Rear Shoulder room:
59.10in
61.00in
Weights and capacites
Cargo Capacity:
68.40cu.ft
80.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:
3500lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:
14.80cu.ft
21.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach:
14.90degrees
20.30degrees
Angle of Departure:
19.40degrees
21.30degrees
Curb Weight:
4025.00lbs
4629.00lbs
Instruments
External Temperature Display:
yes
yes
Clock:
yes
yes
Trip computer:
yes
yes
Techometer:
yes
yes
Compass:
no
yes
More Instruments:
Low fuel level warning
Power Features
Power windows:
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors:
yes
no
More Power Features:
Remote window operation
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Digital keypad power door locks
Seats
Rear Seat Collapsible:
yes
yes
Front Seats Features:
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Rear Seats Features:
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Suspension
Front Suspension:
MacPherson strut front suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension:
Multi-link rear suspension
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info:
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension
Comfort
Interior air Filtration:
yes
yes
Climate Control:
no
no
More Comfort Features:
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirro
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Three zone climate control
Entertainment
DVD player:
no
no
AM/FM Radio:
yes
yes
Satellite radio:
yes
yes
Video monitor:
no
yes
More Entertainment:
Element antenna
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Radio data system
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Memory card slot
USB connection
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
1 subwoofer(s)
390 watts stereo output
Sony premium brand stereo system
Sony premium brand speakers
Mast antenna
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Exterior Features
Sunroof:
yes
no
Rear defogger:
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof:
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels:
yes
yes
Wheel size:
18 x 8.0
20
Wheels more:
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Painted alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions:
Width:
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
60
Diameter:
R18
Width:
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio:
50
Diameter:
R20
Safety Features
ABS:
yes
yes
Front head airbags:
yes
yes
Rear head airbags:
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags:
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist:
yes
yes
Traction control:
yes
yes
Child seat anchors:
yes
yes
Front brakes:
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control:
yes
yes
Rear brakes:
solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks:
yes
yes
Daytime running lights:
yes
no
Engine immobilizer:
yes
yes
Front fog lights:
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps:
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps:
yes
yes
Front headrests:
yes
yes
Rear headrests:
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring:
yes
yes
More Safety Features:
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support
Post-collision safety system
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Rear height adjustable headrests
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Options
Packages:
Equipment Group 302A
Equipment Group 300A
Equipment Group 301A
Exterior Options:
Wheel Lock Kit
Power Liftgate
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Rear Bumper Protector
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires
Roof Rack Crossbars
Splash Guards
Interior Options:
Smokers Kit w/Element
2nd Row Captain's Chairs
Rear Cargo Well Protector
DVD Headrest
Rear Retractable Cargo Shade
2nd Row Console
Voice Activated Navigation System
All-Weather Floor Mats
Colors
Interior Colors:
Color:
Ebony, leather
#1D1D1D
Graystone, leather
#797670
Parchment, leather
#C4B598
Color:
Medium Light Camel, cloth
#817E70
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Ford Explorer Limited 2016
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