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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,495

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,566

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerAspen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,730
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,705
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,400
Trailer Tow Group     365
Popular Equipment Group     600
Leather seating surfaces     800
Second-row buckets     700
Heated front seats     250
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 731
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,204
Trailer Tow Group     314
Popular Equipment Group     516
Leather seating surfaces     688
Second-row buckets     602
Heated front seats     215
Options (change) 8,650 6,950 4,965
Options (change) 7,403 5,958 4,270
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $39,495 $40,110 $40,545
Total Invoice $35,566 $36,181 $36,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerAspen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8303hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$39,495$40,110$40,545
Adjustments for Features00-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$40,110$40,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,566$36,181$36,825
Adjustments for Features00-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,566$36,181$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerAspen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite TV  $400
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments00-345

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerAspen
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.2 in
Length193.4 in200.8 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in74.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft367.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3102.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested47576%
Total Not Requested15024%

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