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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: $50,465

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,208

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205
Base Invoice $34,952 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316
Trailer Tow Package 570      
Package 302A 4,305      
AWD 2,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Roof rack crossbars 120      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
4WD w/low range   3,040 2,920 3,040
Navigation system   730    
Blind spot warning system   490    
Sunroof   995 995  
Trailer Tow Package 484      
Package 302A 3,659      
AWD 1,820      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Roof rack crossbars 106      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,895 1,895 1,895
Second-row buckets 638 755 755 755
All-weather floor mats 64 71 71 71
4WD w/low range   2,902 2,790 2,903
Navigation system   693    
Blind spot warning system   466    
Sunroof   945 945  
Options (change) 12,105 8,120 6,780 5,905
Options (change) 10,431 7,727 6,456 5,624
Destination 825 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $50,465 $65,360 $68,590 $71,305
Total Invoice $46,208 $62,444 $65,538 $68,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,184
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$50,465$65,360$68,590$71,305
Adjustments for Features-1,0350-700-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,430$65,360$67,890$70,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,530$5,145
Total Invoice$46,208$62,444$65,538$68,135
Adjustments for Features-9480-669-764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,260$62,444$64,869$67,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$4,927

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$9,715$8,680$9,380$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0$700$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-9480-669-764

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length197.1 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested210053%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25086%
Total Not Requested4014%

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