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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: $49,890

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerZDX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $50,920
Base Invoice $40,191 $47,084
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Options (change) 5,895 0
Options (change) 5,144 0
Destination 895 895
Total Price $49,890 $51,815
Total Invoice $46,230 $47,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year20152013
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$49,890$51,815
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,375$51,815
Total Invoice$46,230$47,979
Adjustments for Features-1,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,826$47,979

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20152013
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,020$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4040

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20152013
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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