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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $47,125 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $45,004 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Rear HVAC unit 650 650        
Third-row seat 845 845        
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150        
235/65R18 595          
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 730 730    
Sunroof 850 850 995 995 995  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495        
Roof rack crossbars 60 60        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
Package 202A     6,755      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets     795 795 795 795
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Rear HVAC unit 553 553        
Third-row seat 718 718        
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128        
235/65R18 506          
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 693 693    
Sunroof 723 723 945 945 945  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421        
Roof rack crossbars 51 51        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,794 2,902 2,790 2,903
Package 202A     6,418      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Second-row buckets     755 755 755 755
Options (change) 14,020 11,725 14,195 7,555 6,705 5,830
Options (change) 12,057 10,106 13,500 7,190 6,385 5,553
Destination 645 645 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $44,865 $44,885 $62,515 $64,795 $68,515 $71,230
Total Invoice $40,220 $40,329 $59,699 $61,907 $65,467 $68,064

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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: $14,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,070
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$44,865$44,885$62,515$64,795$68,515$71,230
Adjustments for Features00-3,570-4,145-4,845-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,865$44,885$58,945$60,650$63,670$66,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,705$4,725$7,440
Total Invoice$40,220$40,329$59,699$61,907$65,467$68,064
Adjustments for Features00-3,409-3,960-4,629-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,220$40,329$56,290$57,947$60,838$63,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$1,657$4,548$7,144

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200$200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Second-row high console$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50$50$50
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0    
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,425$6,425$9,995$10,570$11,270$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,570$4,145$4,845$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,409-3,960-4,629-4,630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062017
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 Weight4,706 lb.5,781 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 in59.3 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

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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
HD radio50No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested240054%
Total Not Requested207546%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

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