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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: $38,510

Ford Edge Limited   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,436

Ford Edge Limited   
Difference: $3,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimXLTLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,321 $28,878
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795   1,995 1,995
Package 205A 2,800      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750 1,750
Power liftgate 495   490 490
Cargo cover 135 135 115 115
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Package 301A   2,250    
SYNC     395  
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Premium Package     1,675  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers     385  
Roof rails     95 95
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Remote start     295 295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     750  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Navigation system 676   1,695 1,696
Package 205A 2,380      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,611 1,611
Power liftgate 421   417 417
Cargo cover 115 115 97 97
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47 47
Polished alloy wheels   506    
Package 301A   1,913    
SYNC     336  
Class II trailer hitch     336 336
Premium Package     1,424  
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers     328  
Roof rails     81 81
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Remote start     251 251
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     638  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Options (change) 8,865 7,620 10,180 6,680
Options (change) 7,656 6,598 8,779 5,803
Destination 825 825 755 755
Total Price $41,785 $46,300 $39,200 $38,510
Total Invoice $38,508 $42,691 $35,855 $35,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Edge Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,200
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimXLTLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$41,785$46,300$39,200$38,510
Adjustments for Features-2,480-4,9450-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$41,355$39,200$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$1,140$0
Total Invoice$38,508$42,691$35,855$35,436
Adjustments for Features-2,286-4,5600-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,222$38,131$35,855$35,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,909$833$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerEdgeEdge
TrimXLTLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$8,380$10,845$5,900$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$4,945$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,286-4,5600-414

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerEdge
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in185.7 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 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 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft369.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested110036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
245/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 filter0Yes
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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