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Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,820

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,825 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $42,612 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,150      
HSE Luxury Package 6,750      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,500 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,047      
HSE Luxury Package 6,143      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,275 1,895 1,895 1,895
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 10,400 3,820 3,820 2,125
Options (change) 9,465 3,629 3,629 2,019
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $58,075 $46,905 $50,765 $57,060
Total Invoice $52,927 $44,820 $48,507 $54,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,913
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 14390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,075$46,905$50,765$57,060
Adjustments for Features-1,3100-1,425-7,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,765$46,905$49,340$49,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$52,927$44,820$48,507$54,526
Adjustments for Features-1,1940-1,362-6,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,733$44,820$47,145$47,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$2,883

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250 $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector$200 $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD changer for entertainment system$200   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
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$10,930$9,620$11,045$16,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0$1,425$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1940-1,362-6,823

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelLR3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,799 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room42.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
90.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover LR3

Rear Seat and Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Cargo net40No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested125079%
Total Not Requested34021%
HSE Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Harman/Kardon, 550W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
255/55HR19 tires400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated windshield250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested260065%
Total Not Requested141535%

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