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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: $50,760

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,482

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerExpedition
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $62,585
Base Invoice $35,268 $59,769
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 70
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Second-row buckets 750 740
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595  
4WD   3,120
Equipment Group 302A   6,440
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Second-row buckets 638 702
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,895
Polished alloy wheels 506  
4WD   2,979
Equipment Group 302A   6,117
Options (change) 12,080 12,365
Options (change) 10,389 11,760
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $50,760 $76,145
Total Invoice $46,482 $72,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,486
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerExpedition
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6375hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$50,760$76,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,760$71,165
Total Invoice$46,482$72,724
Adjustments for Features0-4,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,482$67,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerExpedition
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, side $100
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HDMI port $25
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SlingPlayer support $0
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,375$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,756

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in122.5 in
Length197.1 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height70.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3104.6 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested45092%
Total Not Requested408%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Equipment Group 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
LED headlights1000No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Obstacle detection, side100No
Navigation system600Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested305041%
Total Not Requested437559%

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