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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: $41,655

Ford Edge SEL   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,281

Ford Edge SEL   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,080 $34,935
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,057 $32,566
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875      
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,850 1,850
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Package 205A     2,250  
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     795  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 676 676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744      
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,683 1,683
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Package 205A     1,912  
Class II trailer hitch     336 336
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     676  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 11,550 8,475 9,750 6,705
Options (change) 10,038 7,424 8,399 5,811
Destination 815 815 825 825
Total Price $43,980 $44,840 $41,655 $42,465
Total Invoice $40,172 $41,140 $38,281 $39,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Edge SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$43,980$44,840$41,655$42,465
Adjustments for Features0-850-190-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,980$43,990$41,465$41,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$85
Total Invoice$40,172$41,140$38,281$39,202
Adjustments for Features0-780-175-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,172$40,360$38,106$38,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0$251

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$7,580$8,430$7,770$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$190$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-175-845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested147572%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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