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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: $27,865

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $14,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $12,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSport
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $25,740
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $25,096
Package 202A 4,100        
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Cold Weather Package         340
Keyless entry keypad         110
Remote start         495
Full-size spare tire         185
Package 202A 3,895        
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114  
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Cold Weather Package         322
Keyless entry keypad         104
Remote start         470
Full-size spare tire         176
Options (change) 6,980 1,945 1,945 250 1,130
Options (change) 6,631 1,848 1,848 238 1,072
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,995 $45,030 $48,890 $55,185 $27,865
Total Invoice $40,115 $43,039 $46,726 $52,745 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,158
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSport
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6123hp I3
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$41,995$45,030$48,890$55,185$27,865
Adjustments for Features-2,925-5,290-6,715-12,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,070$39,740$42,175$42,755$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$3,685$0
Total Invoice$40,115$43,039$46,726$52,745$27,163
Adjustments for Features-2,794-5,056-6,418-11,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,321$37,983$40,308$40,865$27,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$2,987$3,544$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEcoSport
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$10,330$11,755$17,470$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$5,290$6,715$12,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,794-5,056-6,418-11,8800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20182018
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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Full-size spare tire
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Externally-mounted spare250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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