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2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,270

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,714

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,280 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,774 $27,518 $29,578
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 150 150
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,200 1,200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Paint, special white 350   275
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,225 2,225
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 128 128
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676 676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,068 1,068
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101
Paint, special white 298   234
4WD w/low range 2,112 1,980 1,980
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 9,190 13,425 12,000
Options (change) 8,031 11,551 10,340
Destination 815 645 645
Total Price $46,285 $44,270 $45,160
Total Invoice $42,620 $39,714 $40,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,611
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,285$44,270$45,160
Adjustments for Features-32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$44,270$45,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$42,620$39,714$40,563
Adjustments for Features-29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,325$39,714$40,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849

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Features Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,270$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29500

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Specifications Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.7 in
Length193.4 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2010 Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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