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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: $43,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,465

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,270 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $42,196 $27,273 $30,178
Package 301A / 401A 1,490    
Navigation system 2,105 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
Second-row buckets 795    
4WD w/low range 2,900 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Power-deployable running boards   695 695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Package 301A / 401A 1,267    
Navigation system 1,789 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 64 47 47
Remote start 293 326 326
Second-row buckets 676    
4WD w/low range 2,639 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Power-deployable running boards   591 591
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 9,705 13,165 10,960
Options (change) 8,424 11,407 9,536
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $55,970 $43,195 $44,140
Total Invoice $51,615 $39,465 $40,499

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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: $9,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,536
Model Year201220082008
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$55,970$43,195$44,140
Adjustments for Features-2,8350-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$43,195$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$51,615$39,465$40,499
Adjustments for Features-2,6140-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,001$39,465$40,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,585$5,750$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6140-459

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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