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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,575

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,423

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $40,525
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,067
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560 595
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255
Power-folding third row seats 495 495 495
Sunroof 850 850 860
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 3,115
Stability control     595
Second-row buckets     795
Universal garage door opener     120
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476 506
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217
Power-folding third row seats 421 421 421
Sunroof 723 723 731
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,710
Stability control     506
Second-row buckets     676
Universal garage door opener     102
Options (change) 10,730 8,435 6,830
Options (change) 9,260 7,309 5,869
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $41,575 $41,595 $48,175
Total Invoice $37,423 $37,532 $42,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,231
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/70-17
Total Price$41,575$41,595$48,175
Adjustments for Features00-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,575$41,595$48,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$37,423$37,532$42,756
Adjustments for Features00-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,423$37,532$42,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,425$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments00-102

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.0 in
Length193.4 in205.8 in
Width73.7 in78.7 in
Height72.8 in76.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in62.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in60.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in54.5 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3110.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
All-terrain tires0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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