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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: $48,630

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,676

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,485 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,397 $35,268
Package 301A / 401A 3,095  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345  
Second-row buckets 795 750
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Package 301A / 401A 2,631  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696
Remote start 293  
Second-row buckets 676 638
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 6,305 9,950
Options (change) 5,360 8,583
Destination 995 825
Total Price $52,785 $48,630
Total Invoice $48,752 $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: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,221
Model Year20112012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,785$48,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,785$46,295
Total Invoice$48,752$44,676
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,752$42,531

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,680$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,145

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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 Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162580%
Total Not Requested41520%

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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