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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: $46,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,094

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,920 $37,855
Base Invoice $47,084 $35,268
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 0 8,095
Options (change) 0 7,001
Destination 895 825
Total Price $51,815 $46,775
Total Invoice $47,979 $43,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,870
Model Year20132012
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$51,815$46,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,815$43,535
Total Invoice$47,979$43,094
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,979$40,109

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,985

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,731 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
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

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