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Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,895

Ford Edge SEL   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,235

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelEdgeEdgeExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,650 $34,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,657 $32,297 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 395 395    
Cargo Accessory Package 290 290    
Package 202A 2,500      
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850 1,850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 336 336    
Cargo Accessory Package 247 247    
Package 202A 2,125      
Navigation system 676 676 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,683 1,683    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,420 6,920 10,510 8,810
Options (change) 8,119 5,994 9,072 7,627
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $40,895 $42,395 $41,355 $41,970
Total Invoice $37,601 $39,116 $37,235 $37,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Edge SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelEdgeEdgeExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,895$42,395$41,355$41,970
Adjustments for Features-560-1,23500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,335$41,160$41,355$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0$615
Total Invoice$37,601$39,116$37,235$37,850
Adjustments for Features-515-1,13900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,086$37,977$37,235$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0$615

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Features Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelEdgeEdgeExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,810$8,485$7,250$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,235$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-515-1,13900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelEdgeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length184.2 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height67.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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