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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,880

2011 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,578

2011 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $43,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $40,191
AWD 2,000  
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570 570
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo cover 135 130
Roof rack crossbars 120 140
Mud guards 185 205
Paint, special red 395 395
Second-row high console 100 150
Second-row buckets 750 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
AWD 1,820  
Package 302A 3,659  
Trailer Tow Package 484 497
All-weather floor mats 64 66
Cargo cover 115 114
Roof rack crossbars 106 122
Mud guards 174 179
Paint, special red 336 345
Second-row high console 85 132
Second-row buckets 638 607
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,741
Inflatable rear seat belts 166  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Options (change) 12,520 11,400
Options (change) 10,801 9,951
Destination 825 895
Total Price $50,880 $55,395
Total Invoice $46,578 $51,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,880$55,395
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,830$55,395
Total Invoice$46,578$51,037
Adjustments for Features-9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,617$51,037

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Features Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9610

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length197.1 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested2006%

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