Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,630

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,220

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $456

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,518 $35,258 $36,984
Trailer Tow Package 570      
Package 301A 2,250      
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 120 115 115 115
Second-row buckets 750 795 795 795
AWD 2,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Convenience Package   675    
Heated/cooled front seats   625    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
iPod integration   365 365 365
Remote start   385 385 385
Sunroof   995 995 995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295 1,295
Rearview camera   455 455 455
Power liftgate   495 495 495
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900 2,900
Trailer Tow Package 484      
Package 301A 1,913      
All-weather floor mats 64 47 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 106 97 97 97
Second-row buckets 638 676 676 676
AWD 1,820      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Convenience Package   574    
Heated/cooled front seats   532    
Navigation system   1,696 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio   166 166 166
iPod integration   311 311 311
Remote start   327 327 327
Sunroof   846 846 846
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101 1,101
Rearview camera   387 387 387
Power liftgate   421 421 421
4WD w/low range   2,596 2,581 2,581
Options (change) 9,950 11,345 10,045 10,045
Options (change) 8,583 9,777 8,656 8,656
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $48,630 $48,860 $49,720 $51,660
Total Invoice $44,676 $44,220 $44,839 $46,565

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Ford Expedition dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$48,630$48,860$49,720$51,660
Adjustments for Features-1,5150-450-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,115$48,860$49,270$50,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410$2,050
Total Invoice$44,676$44,220$44,839$46,565
Adjustments for Features-1,3920-406-676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,284$44,220$44,433$45,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$213$1,669

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,170$8,655$9,105$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0$450$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3920-406-676

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122008
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.