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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: $43,080

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,368

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $62,585
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $59,769
Luxury Package 1,290    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 740
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 70
Remote start 385 385  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 3,120
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
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 1,097    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 702
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 67
Remote start 326 326  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 2,979
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
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) 13,050 10,845 9,710
Options (change) 11,310 9,439 9,238
Destination 785 785 1,195
Total Price $43,080 $44,025 $73,490
Total Invoice $39,368 $40,402 $70,202

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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: $24,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,069
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerExpedition
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8375hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T10
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$43,080$44,025$73,490
Adjustments for Features0-500-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$43,525$67,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$39,368$40,402$70,202
Adjustments for Features0-459-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,368$39,943$64,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820082018
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
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 
Semi-automated trailer reversing system  $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
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
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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 
SlingPlayer support  $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,750$7,250$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459-5,765

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082018
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
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%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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