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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: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,167

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $4,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,525 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $36,067 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Power and Entertainment Package 995      
Stability control 595      
Side curtain airbags 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Second-row buckets 795 695 695 695
Navigation system 1,995      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Sunroof 860      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Running boards   595 595 595
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Power and Entertainment Package 846      
Stability control 506      
Side curtain airbags 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Second-row buckets 676 660 660 660
Navigation system 1,696      
Universal garage door opener 102      
Sunroof 731      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Running boards   565 565 565
Polished alloy wheels   565    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,210 6,185 5,020 3,425
Options (change) 5,280 5,875 4,768 3,253
Destination 820 945 945 945
Total Price $47,555 $48,805 $51,320 $57,605
Total Invoice $42,167 $46,620 $49,028 $55,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,001
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,555$48,805$51,320$57,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,710-6,760-12,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,555$43,095$44,560$45,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,465$2,435
Total Invoice$42,167$46,620$49,028$55,037
Adjustments for Features0-5,454-6,458-11,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,167$41,166$42,570$43,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$2,334

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,875$12,585$13,635$18,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,710$6,760$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,454-6,458-11,537

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelExpeditionExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length205.8 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height76.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft381.7 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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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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