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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: $53,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,020 $49,000 $52,730
Advance Package 10,550    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Advance Package 9,567    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 10,550 5,570 0
Options (change) 9,567 5,291 0
Destination 885 1,245 1,245
Total Price $57,455 $55,815 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,564
Model Year201120212021
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$57,455$55,815$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,520-6,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,455$50,295$47,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120212021
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather accent trim$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,240$11,760$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,520$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-145

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelZDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in119.1 in
Length192.4 in198.8 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height62.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft387.8 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
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265071%
Total Not Requested106529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested181550%
Total Not Requested182550%

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