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Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,365

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,250

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $10,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,705 $43,883 $51,512
Trailer Tow Group 395    
Quick Order Package J 3,005    
uconnect gps 640    
Second-row buckets 700 695 695
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,400    
5.7L V8 795    
Running boards   595 595
Second-row high console   150 150
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group 340    
Quick Order Package J 2,584    
uconnect gps 550    
Second-row buckets 602 660 660
Sunroof 731    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,204    
5.7L V8 684    
Running boards   565 565
Second-row high console   144 144
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 7,785 5,130 3,435
Options (change) 6,695 4,874 3,264
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $43,365 $52,075 $58,370
Total Invoice $39,250 $49,752 $55,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Aspen Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305
Model Year200920182018
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine376hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,365$52,075$58,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,440-11,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,365$46,635$47,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$39,250$49,752$55,771
Adjustments for Features0-5,197-10,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,250$44,555$45,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$558

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Satellite TV$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,280$12,720$18,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,440$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,197-10,658

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelAspenExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height74.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,059 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
265/50R20 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Running boards350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested97525%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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