Mahogany 4-Lite Prehung Exterior Door vs National Door Company 15-Lite Steel Prehung Door

Buy the mahogany door if you want a wood entry that takes stain and matches a wood-sided or traditional home. Buy the National Door Company steel door if you want a primed, paint-ready slab with a wider deadbolt bore and a standard 32-inch opening. The mahogany door is thicker at 1-3/4 inches with a solid core and a matching wood frame; the steel door is a lighter-feeling, lower-maintenance skin on a finger-jointed frame. Owners of wood doors accept periodic refinishing; steel doors resist dents and weather but can show scratches and cannot be stained.

• Choose the mahogany Classic 4 Lite if you want a stainable wood entry with a matching mahogany frame and a solid core.
• Choose the National Door Company 15 Lite if you want a primed steel door that paints clean and fits a standard 32-inch opening.