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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: $41,785

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459
Rear HVAC unit 695 285      
Third-row seat 875 375      
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 40    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   255 255 255
Power-folding third row seats 495 495      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295     1,500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package 510        
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 3,115 3,115 3,115
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795      
Power and Entertainment Package     995 995  
Stability control     595 595 595
Side curtain airbags     595 595 595
Heated/cooled front seats     625    
Second-row buckets     795 795 795
Sunroof     860 860 860
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Rear HVAC unit 591 243      
Third-row seat 744 319      
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 34    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   217 217 217
Power-folding third row seats 420 421      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101     1,275
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package 433        
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 2,711 2,710 2,710
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676      
Power and Entertainment Package     846 846  
Stability control     506 506 506
Side curtain airbags     506 506 506
Heated/cooled front seats     532    
Second-row buckets     676 676 676
Sunroof     731 731 731
Universal garage door opener     102 102 102
Options (change) 11,755 9,550 9,990 9,325 9,830
Options (change) 10,209 8,338 8,557 7,990 8,419
Destination 785 785 820 820 820
Total Price $41,785 $42,730 $49,585 $50,670 $52,775
Total Invoice $38,267 $39,301 $43,921 $44,877 $46,698

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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: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,987
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4A4A4
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG14/17 MPG14/17 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$41,785$42,730$49,585$50,670$52,775
Adjustments for Features-485-735-125-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$41,995$49,460$50,170$52,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0$710$3,315
Total Invoice$38,267$39,301$43,921$44,877$46,698
Adjustments for Features-444-676-111-4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,823$38,625$43,810$44,434$46,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$0$624$2,888

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console $250   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
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$5,725$5,975$5,365$5,740$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$735$125$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-444-676-111-4430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082006
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

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

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 tires0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Power and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 tires0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Power and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

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 tires0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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