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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: $48,630

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,676

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $35,268 $42,196 $43,569
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 301A 2,250    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750 795 795
Polished alloy wheels 595    
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation system   2,105 2,105
Remote start   345 345
Sunroof   995 995
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 301A 1,913    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,696
Second-row buckets 638 676 676
Polished alloy wheels 506    
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Navigation system   1,789 1,789
Remote start   293 293
Sunroof   846 846
4WD w/low range   2,639 2,639
Options (change) 9,950 9,210 9,210
Options (change) 8,583 8,003 8,003
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $48,630 $55,475 $56,985
Total Invoice $44,676 $51,194 $52,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,766
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$48,630$55,475$56,985
Adjustments for Features-2700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,360$55,475$56,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260
Total Invoice$44,676$51,194$52,567
Adjustments for Features-2480-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,428$51,194$52,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,142

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,020$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480-231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,731 lb.5,805 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 in60.2 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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