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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Crown Victoria Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Crown Victoria Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $4,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLXLX Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $28,055 $30,830
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $25,785 $28,282
Convenience Package 1,995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Premier Group     1,030  
Handling and Performance Pkg.     615  
Heated mirrors     35 35
Power-adjustable pedals     120 120
Traction control     175 175
Front side airbags     300 300
CD changer, in-dash     465 650
Leather seating surfaces     795  
Sunroof     1,095 1,095
Convenience Package 1,696      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Premier Group     896  
Handling and Performance Pkg.     535  
Heated mirrors     30 30
Power-adjustable pedals     105 105
Traction control     152 152
Front side airbags     261 261
CD changer, in-dash     405 566
Leather seating surfaces     692  
Sunroof     953 953
Options (change) 3,305 1,310 4,630 2,375
Options (change) 2,888 1,192 4,029 2,067
Destination 815 815 775 775
Total Price $37,400 $38,405 $33,460 $33,980
Total Invoice $34,747 $35,781 $30,589 $31,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Crown Victoria

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLXLX Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8239hp V8239hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/60-16235/55-17
Total Price$37,400$38,405$33,460$33,980
Adjustments for Features-4,935-5,8100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$32,595$33,460$33,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$220
Total Invoice$34,747$35,781$30,589$31,124
Adjustments for Features-4,585-5,4130-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,162$30,368$30,589$30,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$206$0$260

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Crown Victoria

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLXLX Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,655$1,845$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$5,810$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,585-5,4130-275

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Crown Victoria

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerCrown Victoria
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.6 in
Length193.4 in212.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,129 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested102537%

Option Package Details
Ford Crown Victoria LX

Premier Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cassette player50No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Handling and Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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