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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: $42,925

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,292

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $5,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,780 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,732 $35,268
Security Group 515  
uconnect gps 1,300  
Entertainment Group 3 2,020  
Power-stowing third row seats 595  
Sunroof 895  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
2.0L I4   995
Second-row buckets   750
Roof rack crossbars   120
Security Group 458  
uconnect gps 1,157  
Entertainment Group 3 1,798  
Power-stowing third row seats 530  
Sunroof 797  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
2.0L I4   906
Second-row buckets   638
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 5,325 10,550
Options (change) 4,740 9,033
Destination 820 825
Total Price $42,925 $49,230
Total Invoice $39,292 $45,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Town & Country Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,422
Model Year20092012
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$42,925$49,230
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,925$48,780
Total Invoice$39,292$45,126
Adjustments for Features0-412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,292$44,714

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in197.1 in
Width76.9 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,498 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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