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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: $43,030

Chrysler Town & Country Limited Platinum   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,312

Chrysler Town & Country Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,645 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $39,079 $39,800 $50,839
Trailer Tow Group 995    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   100 100
Second-row buckets   695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group 886    
Temporary spare tire 352    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo mat   95 95
Second-row buckets   660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 1,390 5,645 3,005
Options (change) 1,238 5,363 2,854
Destination 995 945 945
Total Price $43,030 $48,265 $57,185
Total Invoice $41,312 $46,108 $54,638

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Town & Country Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,299
Model Year201620172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,030$48,265$57,185
Adjustments for Features0-520-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,030$47,745$50,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,880
Total Invoice$41,312$46,108$54,638
Adjustments for Features0-497-6,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,312$45,611$48,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,759

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620172017
ModelTown & CountryExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote window/roof operation $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port$25  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power release, second row seats $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 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,715$9,235$15,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-497-6,268

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Town & Country vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
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 Platinum

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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 Platinum

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

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