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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: $38,780

Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,426

Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,660 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,886 $27,518 $29,578
Entertainment Group 2 2,000    
Running boards 700    
Sunroof 995 850 850
Navigation system 695 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 300    
Power-stowing third row seats 595    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Entertainment Group 2 1,780    
Running boards 623    
Sunroof 886 723 723
Navigation system 619 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 267    
Power-stowing third row seats 530    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 5,285 11,645 9,350
Options (change) 4,705 9,949 7,998
Destination 835 645 645
Total Price $38,780 $42,490 $42,510
Total Invoice $36,426 $38,112 $38,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year201120062006
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$38,780$42,490$42,510
Adjustments for Features-3,50500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$42,490$42,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$36,426$38,112$38,221
Adjustments for Features-3,29200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,134$38,112$38,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring-LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,005$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,29200

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,652 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
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%
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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