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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Town & Country Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Town & Country Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,275

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,004

Chrysler Town & Country Limited   
Difference: $5,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerTown & Country
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $39,650
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $37,674
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Trailer Tow Group     895
Luxury Group     1,795
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Second-row buckets 660 660  
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Trailer Tow Group     797
Luxury Group     1,598
Options (change) 5,615 2,930 2,690
Options (change) 5,333 2,783 2,395
Destination 995 995 935
Total Price $48,700 $57,865 $43,275
Total Invoice $46,524 $55,290 $41,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Town & Country

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Town & Country Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerTown & Country
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine280hp I4365hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$48,700$57,865$43,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$51,075$43,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0
Total Invoice$46,524$55,290$41,004
Adjustments for Features0-6,488-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,524$48,802$40,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,278$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Town & Country

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerTown & Country
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Stowable second row seats  $500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,120$15,910$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,488-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler Town & Country

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerTown & Country
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length198.3 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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