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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,020

Ford Edge SEL   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,000

Ford Edge SEL   
Difference: $532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,321 $28,878
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80 115 115
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Premium Package     1,675  
Roof rails     95 95
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers     385  
AWD     1,750 1,750
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68 97 97
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,695 1,696
Class II trailer hitch     336 336
Premium Package     1,424  
Roof rails     81 81
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers     328  
AWD     1,611 1,611
Options (change) 7,435 5,735 8,000 5,645
Options (change) 6,369 4,924 6,924 4,922
Destination 645 645 755 755
Total Price $38,280 $38,895 $37,020 $37,475
Total Invoice $34,532 $35,147 $34,000 $34,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Edge Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Edge SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$38,280$38,895$37,020$37,475
Adjustments for Features00-1,425-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$38,895$35,595$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$120$0
Total Invoice$34,532$35,147$34,000$34,555
Adjustments for Features00-1,309-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,532$35,147$32,691$32,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$20

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,675$4,100$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,425$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,309-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in185.7 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.6 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft369.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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