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2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,300

2012 Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,016

2012 Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,027 $35,268
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Mud guards 90 185 185
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 2,000 2,000
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Trailer Tow Package     570
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Mud guards 78 174 174
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 1,820 1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Trailer Tow Package     484
Options (change) 6,000 2,380 2,950
Options (change) 5,320 2,164 2,648
Destination 815 825 825
Total Price $36,095 $35,300 $41,630
Total Invoice $33,539 $33,016 $38,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,748
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,095$35,300$41,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$33,990$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,715
Total Invoice$33,539$33,016$38,741
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-5,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,539$31,791$33,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,436

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Features Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,450$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,225-5,514

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Specifications Comparison: 2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,731 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
2010 Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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