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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: $42,525

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,889

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $6,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,160 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $36,801 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Exterior Appearance Group 940      
Power-stowing third row seats 595      
Sunroof 995      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Running boards   595 595 595
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Package 401A     2,965  
Exterior Appearance Group 837      
Power-stowing third row seats 530      
Sunroof 886      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Running boards   565 565 565
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Package 401A     2,817  
Options (change) 2,530 5,845 8,160 3,600
Options (change) 2,253 5,553 7,751 3,419
Destination 835 945 945 945
Total Price $42,525 $48,465 $54,460 $57,780
Total Invoice $39,889 $46,298 $52,011 $55,203

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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: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,912
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,525$48,465$54,460$57,780
Adjustments for Features0-520-3,010-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$47,945$51,450$50,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505$2,925
Total Invoice$39,889$46,298$52,011$55,203
Adjustments for Features0-497-2,875-6,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,889$45,801$49,136$48,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,335$2,800

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Satellite TV$400   
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable second row seats$500   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,765$9,285$11,775$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$3,010$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-497-2,875-6,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelTown & CountryExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 Legroom32.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Exterior Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Running boards350Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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