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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: $43,460

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,381

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $4,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,905 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,080 $34,952
Trailer Tow Group (AWD) 655  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
MyGig Infotainment System 800  
Second-row buckets 950 750
Leather seating surfaces 780  
Popular Equipment Group 600  
AWD 2,875 2,000
Sunroof 850  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700  
Heated front seats 250  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Second-row high console   100
Package 301A   2,250
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Trailer Tow Group (AWD) 563  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,114  
MyGig Infotainment System 688  
Second-row buckets 817 638
Leather seating surfaces 671  
Popular Equipment Group 516  
AWD 2,584 1,820
Sunroof 731  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 602  
Heated front seats 215  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Second-row high console   85
Package 301A   1,913
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 9,755 9,955
Options (change) 8,501 8,600
Destination 800 825
Total Price $43,460 $48,315
Total Invoice $39,381 $44,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chrysler Aspen Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $532
Model Year20082011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,460$48,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,460$43,455
Total Invoice$39,381$44,377
Adjustments for Features0-4,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,381$39,913

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,770$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,464

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelAspenExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height74.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,036 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Trailer Tow Group (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plates150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
3.92 axle ratioNo
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested49077%
MyGig Infotainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47597%
Total Not Requested153%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested157582%

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