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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: $51,815

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,979

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $3,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,920 $52,970
Base Invoice $47,084 $50,587
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 895 945
Total Price $51,815 $53,915
Total Invoice $47,979 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20132016
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$51,815$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,815$46,435
Total Invoice$47,979$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-7,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,979$44,383

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelZDXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$13,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,149

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
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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