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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: $51,815

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,979

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $50,920
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $47,084
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Options (change) 5,570 0 0
Options (change) 5,291 0 0
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,515 $54,935 $51,815
Total Invoice $50,169 $52,507 $47,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,875
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$52,515$54,935$51,815
Adjustments for Features-5,270-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,245$47,190$51,815
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,169$52,507$47,979
Adjustments for Features-5,035-7,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,134$45,104$47,979
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerZDX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather accent trim  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,360$13,835$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,035-7,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in192.4 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.0 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested169046%
Total Not Requested195054%

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