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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: $52,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $55,145 $59,375 $60,335
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570        
Running boards 595 595      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75 75
Second-row buckets 695 695 795 795 795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Roof rack crossbars 140 140      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695        
Navigation system     730    
Blind spot warning system     490    
Sunroof     995 995  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542        
Running boards 565 565      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 71 71 71
Second-row buckets 660 660 755 755 755
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Polished alloy wheels 565        
Roof rack crossbars 133 133      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610        
Navigation system     693    
Blind spot warning system     466    
Sunroof     945 945  
Options (change) 6,405 3,545 5,080 3,860 2,865
Options (change) 6,084 3,367 4,825 3,666 2,721
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $52,905 $57,520 $61,420 $64,430 $64,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,645
Model Year20212021201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$52,905$57,520$61,420$64,430$64,395
Adjustments for Features-2,015-7,1550-650-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,890$50,365$61,420$63,780$63,645
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0$2,360$2,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20212021201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning $200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$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 
Class III trailer hitch$250$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$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50$50
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Spotter mirror(s)$50  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,490$13,630$6,475$7,125$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$7,155$0$650$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-279-5740-621-717

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in119.0 in
Length198.8 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height69.9 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.5,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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