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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: $43,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,242

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,705 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Group 530    
AWD w/low range 2,580    
Quick Order Package J 3,005    
Second-row buckets 700    
uconnect gps 640    
5.7L V8 795    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,400 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 850 850 850
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailer Tow Group 456    
AWD w/low range 2,314    
Quick Order Package J 2,584    
Second-row buckets 602    
uconnect gps 550    
5.7L V8 684    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,204 1,101 1,101
Sunroof 731 723 723
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,500 12,870 11,170
Options (change) 9,125 11,079 9,634
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $46,080 $43,715 $44,330
Total Invoice $41,680 $39,242 $39,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $860
Model Year200920062006
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine376hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,080$43,715$44,330
Adjustments for Features-1,74500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$43,715$44,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$41,680$39,242$39,857
Adjustments for Features-1,57800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,102$39,242$39,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelAspenExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite TV$400  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,145$5,400$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,57800

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelAspenExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.2 in113.7 in
Length200.8 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height74.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,236 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plates150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested49077%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Wheel locks25No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
265/50R20 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Running boards350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested242563%
Total Not Requested140037%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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