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2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,695

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,436

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $40,191
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 140
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Paint, special white   275 595
Trailer Tow Package     570
Second-row high console     150
Second-row buckets     695
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 122
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 694
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Paint, special white   234 519
Trailer Tow Package     497
Second-row high console     132
Second-row buckets     607
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741
Options (change) 10,850 9,425 6,535
Options (change) 9,273 8,062 5,704
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $41,695 $42,585 $50,530
Total Invoice $37,436 $38,285 $46,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,307
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$41,695$42,585$50,530
Adjustments for Features00-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$42,585$46,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$37,436$38,285$46,790
Adjustments for Features00-4,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,436$38,285$42,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$0

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Features Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,700$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,047

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
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.4,921 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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