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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: $42,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,734

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,518 $35,258 $36,984
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795      
Third-row seat 845 845      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 115 115 115
Power-folding third row seats 495 495      
Sunroof 850 850 995 995 995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package     675    
Heated/cooled front seats     625    
Second-row buckets     795 795 795
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676      
Third-row seat 718 718      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Rear HVAC unit 553 553      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 97 97 97
Power-folding third row seats 421 421      
Sunroof 723 723 846 846 846
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,101
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696
Convenience Package     574    
Heated/cooled front seats     532    
Second-row buckets     676 676 676
Options (change) 11,200 9,500 6,495 5,195 5,195
Options (change) 9,571 8,126 5,522 4,416 4,416
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $42,045 $42,660 $44,010 $44,870 $46,810
Total Invoice $37,734 $38,349 $39,965 $40,599 $42,325

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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: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$42,045$42,660$44,010$44,870$46,810
Adjustments for Features00-875-1,075-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,045$42,660$43,135$43,795$45,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$660$2,300
Total Invoice$37,734$38,349$39,965$40,599$42,325
Adjustments for Features00-795-973-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,734$38,349$39,170$39,626$41,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$456$1,912

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,375$3,250$3,450$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$875$1,075$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments00-795-973-1,243

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.0 in
Length193.4 in206.5 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in
Height72.8 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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