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Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,495 $40,780
Base Invoice $41,737 $38,027
Advance Package 10,550  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 9,567  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,550 6,875
Options (change) 9,567 6,000
Destination 810 895
Total Price $56,855 $48,550
Total Invoice $52,114 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,964
Model Year20102013
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$56,855$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,855$46,635
Total Invoice$52,114$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,114$43,150

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelZDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height62.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265071%
Total Not Requested106529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

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