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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: $47,790

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,241

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,485 $42,315 $44,255 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,040 $38,360 $40,087 $35,268
Convenience Package 1,295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Heated/cooled front seats 625      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 75
Remote start 325 325 325  
Second-row buckets 795 795 795 750
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Package 301A       2,250
Trailer Tow Package       570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,995
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Polished alloy wheels       595
AWD       2,000
Roof rack crossbars       120
Convenience Package 1,101      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Heated/cooled front seats 532      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 64
Remote start 277 277 277  
Second-row buckets 676 676 676 638
Sunroof 846 846 846  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101  
Package 301A       1,913
Trailer Tow Package       484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,696
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Polished alloy wheels       506
AWD       1,820
Roof rack crossbars       106
Options (change) 7,380 5,460 5,460 9,950
Options (change) 6,276 4,643 4,643 8,583
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $47,790 $48,700 $50,640 $48,630
Total Invoice $43,241 $43,928 $45,655 $44,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,790$48,700$50,640$48,630
Adjustments for Features0-675-675-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,790$48,025$49,965$44,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$2,175$0
Total Invoice$43,241$43,928$45,655$44,676
Adjustments for Features0-609-609-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,241$43,319$45,046$41,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$1,805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,330$7,005$7,005$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$675$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-609-609-3,390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length206.5 in197.1 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height77.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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