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Ford Crown Victoria vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Crown Victoria vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,330

Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,558

Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown VictoriaExplorerExplorer
TrimLXLX SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,055 $30,830 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,282 $29,479 $34,952
Premier Group 1,030      
Handling and Performance Pkg. 615      
Front side airbags 300 300    
Traction control 175 175    
Heated mirrors 35 35    
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Polished alloy wheels 650      
Power-adjustable pedals 120 120    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095    
Package 202A     3,075  
255/50HR20     1,195  
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Premier Group 896      
Handling and Performance Pkg. 535      
Front side airbags 261 261    
Traction control 152 152    
Heated mirrors 30 30    
Leather seating surfaces 692      
Polished alloy wheels 566      
Power-adjustable pedals 105 105    
Sunroof 953 953    
Package 202A     2,614  
255/50HR20     1,016  
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,815 1,725 7,865 3,595
Options (change) 4,190 1,501 6,806 3,176
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $33,645 $33,330 $40,210 $41,955
Total Invoice $30,750 $30,558 $37,110 $38,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $658
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown VictoriaExplorerExplorer
TrimLXLX SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8239hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16235/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,645$33,330$40,210$41,955
Adjustments for Features0-300-8,110-9,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$33,030$32,100$32,530
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$0$430
Total Invoice$30,750$30,558$37,110$38,953
Adjustments for Features0-275-7,485-8,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,750$30,283$29,625$30,202
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$577

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Features Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown VictoriaExplorerExplorer
TrimLXLX SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,320$11,130$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$8,110$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-7,485-8,751

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelCrown VictoriaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length212.0 in197.1 in
Width77.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,129 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Crown Victoria LX

Premier Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cassette player50No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Handling and Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested142544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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