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Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,482

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelTown & CountryTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $36,780 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,311 $33,732 $27,273 $30,178
Security Group 1,445      
Quick Order Package L 3,520      
uconnect gps 905 1,300    
Premium Group 1,185      
Running boards 700 700    
Sunroof 895 895    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 650      
4.0L V6 630      
Entertainment Group 3   2,020    
Power-stowing third row seats   595    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Third-row seat     875 375
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Security Group 1,286      
Quick Order Package L 3,133      
uconnect gps 805 1,157    
Premium Group 1,055      
Running boards 616 616    
Sunroof 797 797    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 561      
4.0L V6 561      
Entertainment Group 3   1,798    
Power-stowing third row seats   530    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Third-row seat     744 319
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Power-folding third row seats     420 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 9,930 5,510 9,820 7,610
Options (change) 8,814 4,898 8,424 6,547
Destination 820 820 785 785
Total Price $40,395 $43,110 $39,850 $40,790
Total Invoice $36,945 $39,450 $36,482 $37,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Town & Country Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelTown & CountryTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6251hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,395$43,110$39,850$40,790
Adjustments for Features-3,530-4,5800-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,865$38,530$39,850$40,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$0$440
Total Invoice$36,945$39,450$36,482$37,510
Adjustments for Features-3,229-4,1910-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,716$35,259$36,482$37,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,543$0$568

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelTown & CountryTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable console$200$200  
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Sliding center console$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV $400  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Stowable second row seats$500$500  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,030$10,080$5,500$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$4,580$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,229-4,1910-460

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,498 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Touring

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Quick Order Package L
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Remote start150Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested247567%
Total Not Requested121533%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
225/65R17 tires400No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested107566%

Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Limited

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Entertainment Group 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Satellite TV400No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%
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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