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2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,490

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,112

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,952
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 120
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Paint, special white   275 495
Package 301A     2,250
Polished alloy wheels     595
Second-row high console     100
Second-row buckets     750
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 106
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Paint, special white   234 421
Package 301A     1,913
Polished alloy wheels     506
Second-row high console     85
Second-row buckets     638
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Options (change) 11,645 9,625 10,000
Options (change) 9,949 8,232 8,643
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $42,490 $42,785 $48,360
Total Invoice $38,112 $38,455 $44,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,261
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$42,490$42,785$48,360
Adjustments for Features00-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$42,785$42,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$38,112$38,455$44,420
Adjustments for Features00-5,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,112$38,455$39,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$343$0

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Features Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,525$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,047

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats-200No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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