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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: $45,455

Ford Edge Limited   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,743

Ford Edge Limited   
Difference: $4,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerEdge
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,935
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,566
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000 1,850
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 302A   5,090
Class II trailer hitch   395
Cargo Accessory Package   290
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820 1,683
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 302A   4,326
Class II trailer hitch   336
Cargo Accessory Package   247
Options (change) 11,465 9,695
Options (change) 9,866 8,352
Destination 825 825
Total Price $50,145 $45,455
Total Invoice $45,959 $41,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Edge Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerEdge
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$50,145$45,455
Adjustments for Features-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,400$45,455
Total Invoice$45,959$41,743
Adjustments for Features-3,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,527$41,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerEdge
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,000$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in184.2 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.6 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested272565%
Total Not Requested145035%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested417598%
Total Not Requested1002%
Cargo Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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