Mahogany 4-Lite Prehung Exterior Door vs Vdom Manux 8088 uPVC Front Door

Pick the mahogany door if you want a wood entry that can be stained to match your house and you value a solid-core slab with real wood framing. Pick the Vdom uPVC door if you want a wider unit with sidelite, a factory matte black finish and no painting or staining. The mahogany door wins on looks and finish flexibility; the uPVC door wins on low upkeep, weather resistance and out-of-the-box completeness. Owners of wood doors report swelling and finish upkeep over the years; uPVC owners report easy cleaning but a plastic look and limited color choice.

• Choose the mahogany door if you want a stainable wood entry with a solid core and matching wood frame, and you are willing to finish and maintain it.
• Choose the Vdom uPVC door if you want a wider prefinished unit with a sidelite, frosted glass and near-zero upkeep in wet or coastal weather.