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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: $45,570

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $4,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,197

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $6,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerAspen
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $32,905
Base Invoice $39,442 $30,080
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695 950
Second-row high console 150  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Trailer Tow Group (AWD)   530
Quick Order Package J   3,785
Popular Equipment Group II   1,405
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   675
AWD w/low range   2,875
5.7L V8   795
Sunroof   850
AWD 1,910  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Second-row buckets 660 817
Second-row high console 144  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Trailer Tow Group (AWD)   456
Quick Order Package J   3,255
Popular Equipment Group II   1,208
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   582
AWD w/low range   2,584
5.7L V8   684
Sunroof   731
Options (change) 7,675 11,865
Options (change) 7,302 10,317
Destination 945 800
Total Price $49,920 $45,570
Total Invoice $47,689 $41,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Aspen Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerAspen
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$49,920$45,570
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,655$45,570
Total Invoice$47,689$41,197
Adjustments for Features-4,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,615$41,197

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerAspen
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,555$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Aspen

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerAspen
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.2 in
Length198.3 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in74.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,236 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft367.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3102.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Skid plates150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
3.92 axle ratioNo
Total Requested19030%
Total Not Requested45070%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Floor mats75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Running boards350No
Wheel locks25No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
265/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested332570%
Total Not Requested141530%
Popular Equipment Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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