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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,475

2011 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $45,255 $52,730
Package 302A 4,305    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Cargo cover 135 130 130
Mud guards 185 205 205
Inflatable rear seat belts 195    
Roof rack crossbars 120 140 140
Paint, special red 395 395 395
Second-row buckets 750 695 695
Polished alloy wheels 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console 100 150 150
Package 301A   2,240  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Package 302A 3,659    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
All-weather floor mats 64 114 114
Cargo cover 115 124 124
Mud guards 174 195 195
Inflatable rear seat belts 166    
Roof rack crossbars 106 133 133
Paint, special red 336 375 375
Second-row buckets 638 660 660
Polished alloy wheels 506 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,895 1,895
Second-row high console 85 144 144
Package 301A   2,127  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Options (change) 11,115 8,930 3,830
Options (change) 9,487 8,484 3,640
Destination 825 1,245 1,245
Total Price $49,475 $55,430 $57,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,804
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6A10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$49,475$55,430$57,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,475$52,865$52,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0

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Features Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed automatic $1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,480$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-425

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.1 in
Length197.1 in198.8 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested3975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2021 Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested102537%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested063%
Total Not Requested037%

Option Package Details
2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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