acura mdx vs ford explorer
2024 Acura MDX FWD
2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
625206
627661
$50,150
Starting Price (MSRP)
$39,625
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model MDX | Sub-Model Explorer |
| Make Acura | Make Ford |
| Model MDX | Model Explorer |
| Model Year 2024 Acura MDX | Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer |
| Year 2024 | Year 2025 |
| MSRP $50,150 | MSRP $39,625 |
| Engine 3.5L V6 Gas | Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 10-Speed Automatic | Transmission 10-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 290 hp | Horsepower 300 hp |
| Torque 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| City 19 MPG | City N/A |
| Highway 26 MPG | Highway N/A |
| Combined 22 MPG | Combined N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 351.5 miles | Cruising Range City N/A |
| Cruising Range Highway 481 miles | Cruising Range Highway N/A |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 40.5 ft | Turning Diameter N/A |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Double Wishbone | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Standard | Power Liftgate Standard |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Standard | Adaptive Cruise Control Standard |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Standard | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Standard | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Standard | Rear A/C Standard |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Standard | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Optional |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Not Available | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Standard | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Standard | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Standard | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
| Seating Capacity 7 seater | Seating Capacity 7 seater |
| Curb Weight 4,271 lbs | Curb Weight 4,344 lbs |
| Wheelbase 113.8 in | Wheelbase 119.1 in |
| Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" |
| Front Tire P255/55HR19 | Front Tire P255/65HR18 |
| Rear Tire P255/55HR19 | Rear Tire P255/65HR18 |
| Front Width 67.7 in | Front Width 66.9 in |
| Max Width 78.7 in | Max Width 78.9 in |
| Height 67.1 in | Height 69.6 in |
| Length 198.4 in | Length 198.8 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 59.3 in | Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 41.6 in | Front Seat Leg Room 43 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in | Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 60.3 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 57.8 in | Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 38.5 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in |
| Third Row Headroom 36.2 in | Third Row Headroom 38.9 in |
| Third Row Shoulder Room 55.1 in | Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in |
| Third Row Hip Room 40.6 in | Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in |
| Third Row Leg Room 29 in | Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in |
| Maximum Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs |
| Ground Clearance N/A | Ground Clearance 7.6 in |