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Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $15,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSESTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $28,155 $26,895
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650      
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Navigation system   795      
Heated steering wheel   150      
Interior Protection Package       195 195
Keyless entry keypad       110 110
Remote start       495 495
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619      
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515      
Navigation system   755      
Heated steering wheel   144      
Interior Protection Package       0 0
Keyless entry keypad       0 0
Remote start       0 0
Options (change) 2,450 3,395 205 800 800
Options (change) 2,329 3,228 195 0 0
Destination 945 945 945 1,245 1,245
Total Price $44,695 $47,840 $54,120 $30,200 $28,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,906
Model Year20162016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSESTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6166hp I4123hp I3
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$44,695$47,840$54,120$30,200$28,940
Adjustments for Features-6,940-7,705-13,330-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$40,135$40,790$28,550$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$3,035$0$390

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20162016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSESTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100  
Power liftgate$350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100$100
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,765$12,530$18,155$6,475$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,940$7,705$13,330$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,633-7,363-12,741-680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerEcoSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in99.2 in
Length198.3 in161.3 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft350.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SES

Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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