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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: $49,000

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,270 $46,780 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $42,196 $43,569 $39,800 $50,839
Navigation system 2,105 2,105    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120
Second-row buckets 795 795 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345 345    
Sunroof 995 995    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570  
Roof rack crossbars     140 140
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Running boards     595 595
Polished alloy wheels     595  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Navigation system 1,789 1,789    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 114 114
Second-row buckets 676 676 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,895 1,895
Remote start 293 293    
Sunroof 846 846    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542  
Roof rack crossbars     133 133
Rear bumper protector     71 71
Running boards     565 565
Polished alloy wheels     565  
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 6,310 6,310 6,380 3,620
Options (change) 5,364 5,364 6,060 3,438
Destination 995 995 945 945
Total Price $52,575 $54,085 $49,000 $57,800
Total Invoice $48,555 $49,928 $46,805 $55,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,319
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,575$54,085$49,000$57,800
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,690-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,575$53,835$46,310$48,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0$2,285
Total Invoice$48,555$49,928$46,805$55,222
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,569-8,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,555$49,697$44,236$46,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,715$8,155$14,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,690$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,569-8,794

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelExpeditionExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length206.5 in198.3 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height77.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft381.7 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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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