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

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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,865

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,952 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 301A 2,250    
Roof rack crossbars 120 60 60
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Paint, special white 495   275
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 301A 1,913    
Roof rack crossbars 106 51 51
Second-row buckets 638    
Second-row high console 85    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Paint, special white 421   234
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,570 14,020 12,000
Options (change) 9,127 12,057 10,340
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $48,930 $44,865 $45,160
Total Invoice $44,904 $40,220 $40,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$48,930$44,865$45,160
Adjustments for Features-3,62000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,310$44,865$45,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295
Total Invoice$44,904$40,220$40,563
Adjustments for Features-3,32200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,582$40,220$40,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$343

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Features Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
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  
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$11,020$7,400$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,32200

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See a complete comparison of 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length197.1 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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