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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: $42,815

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,872

Chrysler Aspen Limited   
Difference: $5,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,705 $34,952
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Trailer Tow Group 655  
AWD w/low range 2,580  
Second-row buckets 700 750
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,400  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Second-row high console   100
Package 301A   2,250
AWD   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Leather seating surfaces 688  
Trailer Tow Group 563  
AWD w/low range 2,314  
Second-row buckets 602 638
Heated front seats 215  
Sunroof 731  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,204  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Second-row high console   85
Package 301A   1,913
AWD   1,820
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 7,235 9,955
Options (change) 6,317 8,600
Destination 850 825
Total Price $42,815 $48,315
Total Invoice $38,872 $44,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Aspen Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year20092011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,815$48,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,815$43,930
Total Invoice$38,872$44,377
Adjustments for Features0-4,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,872$40,349

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelAspenExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Satellite TV$400 
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$8,645$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,028

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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
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%

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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