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Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,061

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $45,495
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $41,737
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 6,805 4,825 0
Options (change) 6,003 4,321 0
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $36,835 $38,005 $46,305
Total Invoice $34,061 $35,284 $42,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,488
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$36,835$38,005$46,305
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,835$37,555$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0
Total Invoice$34,061$35,284$42,547
Adjustments for Features0-418-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,061$34,866$40,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather accent trim  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$6,615$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-1,998

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in192.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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