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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: $44,805

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,169

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $62,585
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $59,769
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
235/65R18 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 740
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 3,120
Second-row buckets     740
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package     1,570
Panoramic sunroof     1,475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
235/65R18 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 702
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,979
Second-row buckets     702
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package     1,492
Panoramic sunroof     1,401
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 13,960 11,665 9,640
Options (change) 12,006 10,055 9,171
Destination 645 645 1,195
Total Price $44,805 $44,825 $73,420
Total Invoice $40,169 $40,278 $70,135

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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: $21,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,532
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8375hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T10
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17275/55-20
Total Price$44,805$44,825$73,420
Adjustments for Features00-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,805$44,825$66,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$40,169$40,278$70,135
Adjustments for Features00-6,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,169$40,278$63,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
Semi-automated trailer reversing system  $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SlingPlayer support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,300$14,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,434

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in122.5 in
Length193.4 in210.0 in
Width73.7 in79.9 in
Height72.8 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3104.6 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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%
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)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%
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)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Electronic differential lock0No
Semi-automated trailer reversing system200No
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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