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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: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerZDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $46,120
Base Invoice $38,027 $42,691
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   10,550
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Advance Package   9,655
Options (change) 6,875 10,550
Options (change) 6,000 9,655
Destination 895 895
Total Price $48,550 $57,565
Total Invoice $44,922 $53,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,091
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerZDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$48,550$57,565
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,635$57,565
Total Invoice$44,922$53,241
Adjustments for Features-1,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,150$53,241

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerZDX
TrimSportBase
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
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather accent trim $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,095$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in192.4 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265071%
Total Not Requested106529%

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