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| ×2018 Ford Explorer XLT AWD | ×2016 Acura MDX Elite | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$42,099 | CA$65,250 |
| Fees | CA$1,790 | CA$2,045 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$793/month | CA$1,228/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | - | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | - | 267 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (362 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV under $50,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Chicago, IL, US | N/A |
| Generation | 5 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 9.1 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 10.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 685 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 299 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | optional | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60HR18 | P245/55HR19 |
| Rear tires | P245/60HR18 | P245/55HR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 1,961 mm (77″) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70″) | 1,717 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm (113″) | 2,819 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) | N/A |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,313 l | between 447 l and 2,574 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 74 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.0 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.7 s | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 45 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 70% | 74% |
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