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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: $47,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,796

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,270 $46,780 $38,200
Base Invoice $42,196 $43,569 $35,622
Navigation system 2,105 2,105  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Second-row buckets 795 795 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345 345  
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A     2,600
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Rear bumper protector     75
Roof rack crossbars     140
Navigation system 1,789 1,789  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 66
Second-row buckets 676 676 607
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,741
Remote start 293 293  
Sunroof 846 846  
Package 301A     2,269
Trailer Tow Package     497
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Polished alloy wheels     519
Rear bumper protector     66
Roof rack crossbars     122
Options (change) 6,310 6,310 8,340
Options (change) 5,364 5,364 7,279
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,575 $54,085 $47,435
Total Invoice $48,555 $49,928 $43,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year201220122015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,575$54,085$47,435
Adjustments for Features0-250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,575$53,835$46,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$48,555$49,928$43,796
Adjustments for Features0-231-808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,555$49,697$42,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,790$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-808

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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 Weight5,579 lb.4,535 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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