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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: $42,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,343

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,705 $30,178
Trailer Tow Group 530  
AWD w/low range 2,580  
Second-row buckets 700  
uconnect gps 640  
Quick Order Package J 3,005  
5.7L V8 795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,400 1,295
Sunroof 850  
Third-row seat   375
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Rear HVAC unit   285
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
4WD w/low range   2,325
Trailer Tow Group 456  
AWD w/low range 2,314  
Second-row buckets 602  
uconnect gps 550  
Quick Order Package J 2,584  
5.7L V8 684  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,204 1,101
Sunroof 731  
Third-row seat   319
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Rear HVAC unit   243
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   326
4WD w/low range   2,117
Options (change) 10,500 9,600
Options (change) 9,125 8,380
Destination 850 785
Total Price $46,080 $42,780
Total Invoice $41,680 $39,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year20092008
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine376hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$46,080$42,780
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$42,780
Total Invoice$41,680$39,343
Adjustments for Features-1,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,554$39,343

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD w/low range$2200 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,670$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
265/50R20 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Running boards350Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Total Requested267570%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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