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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,130

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,080 $34,935
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,057 $32,566
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Cargo cover 80 80    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Cargo Accessory Package     290 290
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Package 205A     2,250  
AWD     1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 676 676
Cargo cover 68 68    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Cargo Accessory Package     247 247
Class II trailer hitch     336 336
Package 205A     1,912  
AWD     1,683 1,683
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 8,285 6,585 9,170 6,920
Options (change) 7,092 5,647 7,906 5,994
Destination 645 645 825 825
Total Price $39,130 $39,745 $41,075 $42,680
Total Invoice $35,255 $35,870 $37,788 $39,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Edge SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$39,130$39,745$41,075$42,680
Adjustments for Features00-2,835-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,130$39,745$38,240$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$980
Total Invoice$35,255$35,870$37,788$39,385
Adjustments for Features00-2,608-3,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,255$35,870$35,180$36,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,012

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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$5,100$5,100$7,935$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,835$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,608-3,193

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in184.2 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 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 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 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 ft332.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.9 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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