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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: $50,880

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,588

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,145 $59,375 $60,335 $37,855
Base Invoice $52,663 $56,703 $57,620 $35,268
Navigation system 730      
Blind spot warning system 490      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 795 795 795 750
Sunroof 995 995    
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Trailer Tow Package       570
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
AWD       2,000
Polished alloy wheels       595
Roof rack crossbars       120
Navigation system 693      
Blind spot warning system 466      
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,696
Second-row buckets 755 755 755 638
Sunroof 945 945    
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Trailer Tow Package       484
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
AWD       1,820
Polished alloy wheels       506
Roof rack crossbars       106
Options (change) 5,080 3,860 2,865 12,200
Options (change) 4,825 3,666 2,721 10,495
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 825
Total Price $61,420 $64,430 $64,395 $50,880
Total Invoice $58,683 $61,564 $61,536 $46,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,712
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,420$64,430$64,395$50,880
Adjustments for Features0-650-750-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,420$63,780$63,645$46,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$2,225$0
Total Invoice$58,683$61,564$61,536$46,588
Adjustments for Features0-621-717-3,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,683$60,943$60,819$42,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$2,136$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExplorer
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,915$7,015$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$750$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-621-717-3,617

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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 Weight5,549 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 Room59.3 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 Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested187545%
Total Not Requested230055%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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