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2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,100

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,800

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $40,780
Base Invoice $35,268 $38,027
AWD 2,000  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570 570
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo cover 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 120 135
Mud guards 185 185
Paint, special red 395 395
Second-row high console 100 100
Second-row buckets 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
AWD 1,820  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484 497
All-weather floor mats 64 66
Cargo cover 115 118
Roof rack crossbars 106 118
Mud guards 174 178
Paint, special red 344 345
Second-row high console 85 87
Second-row buckets 638 655
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,741
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Options (change) 12,420 11,215
Options (change) 10,707 9,805
Destination 825 895
Total Price $51,100 $52,890
Total Invoice $46,800 $48,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003
Model Year20122013
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$51,100$52,890
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,925$52,890
Total Invoice$46,800$48,727
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,724$48,727

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Features Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,731 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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Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote start150Yes
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 Requested310097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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