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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: $49,000

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $42,196 $43,569
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140    
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Running boards 595 595    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 695 695 795 795
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Navigation system     2,105 2,105
Remote start     345 345
Sunroof     995 995
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133    
Rear bumper protector 71 71    
Running boards 565 565    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,696 1,696
Second-row buckets 660 660 676 676
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Navigation system     1,789 1,789
Remote start     293 293
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 6,380 3,620 6,310 6,310
Options (change) 6,060 3,438 5,364 5,364
Destination 945 945 995 995
Total Price $49,000 $57,800 $52,575 $54,085
Total Invoice $46,805 $55,222 $48,555 $49,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,319
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$49,000$57,800$52,575$54,085
Adjustments for Features-2,690-9,2050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,310$48,595$52,575$53,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$0$1,260
Total Invoice$46,805$55,222$48,555$49,928
Adjustments for Features-2,569-8,7940-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,236$46,428$48,555$49,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,192$0$1,142

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,155$14,670$5,465$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$9,205$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,569-8,7940-231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length198.3 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.0 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

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

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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