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Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,555

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,167

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $2,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,525 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,067 $35,268
Power and Entertainment Package 995  
Stability control 595  
Side curtain airbags 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Navigation system 1,995  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Second-row buckets 795 750
Sunroof 860  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Roof rack crossbars   120
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Power and Entertainment Package 846  
Stability control 506  
Side curtain airbags 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 217  
Navigation system 1,696  
Universal garage door opener 102  
Second-row buckets 676 638
Sunroof 731  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Roof rack crossbars   106
Polished alloy wheels   506
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 6,210 9,875
Options (change) 5,280 8,519
Destination 820 825
Total Price $47,555 $48,555
Total Invoice $42,167 $44,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,650
Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,555$48,555
Adjustments for Features0-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,555$43,010
Total Invoice$42,167$44,612
Adjustments for Features0-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,167$39,517

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,675$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,095

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length205.8 in197.1 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height76.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,352 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Power and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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