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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,270 $46,780 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,196 $43,569 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 995 995 850 850
Second-row buckets 795 795    
4WD w/low range 2,900 2,900 2,225 2,225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars     60 60
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 846 846 723 723
Second-row buckets 676 676    
4WD w/low range 2,639 2,639 1,980 1,980
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars     51 51
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats     421 421
Options (change) 8,790 8,790 14,020 11,725
Options (change) 7,646 7,646 12,057 10,106
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $55,055 $56,565 $44,865 $44,885
Total Invoice $50,837 $52,210 $40,220 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,861
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/65-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$55,055$56,565$44,865$44,885
Adjustments for Features-2,985-2,98500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,070$53,580$44,865$44,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,510$0$20
Total Invoice$50,837$52,210$40,220$40,329
Adjustments for Features-2,756-2,75500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,081$49,455$40,220$40,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,374$0$109

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,060$9,060$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$2,985$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,756-2,75500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelExpeditionExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in193.4 in
Width78.8 in73.7 in
Height77.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,805 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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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