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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: $52,010

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,686

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,120 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $42,691 $43,315 $50,839
Advance Package 10,550    
Package 401A   2,965  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Advance Package 9,655    
Package 401A   2,817  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 10,550 5,710 0
Options (change) 9,655 5,426 0
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $57,565 $52,010 $54,180
Total Invoice $53,241 $49,686 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,621
Model Year201220172017
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,565$52,010$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,245-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$47,765$46,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$53,241$49,686$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-7,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,241$45,631$44,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220172017
ModelZDXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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$125
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
Lane departure warning  $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 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
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$6,415$10,660$13,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,055-7,164

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelZDXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length192.4 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height62.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft381.7 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 warning200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested106548%
Total Not Requested115052%

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