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2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,695

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,306

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $41,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $39,442
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
AWD 2,000 2,000
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
Polished alloy wheels 595 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
AWD 1,820 1,910
All-weather floor mats 64 71
Cargo cover 115 124
Roof rack crossbars 106 133
Mud guards 174 195
Paint, special red 344 375
Second-row high console 85 144
Second-row buckets 638 660
Polished alloy wheels 506 565
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,895
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Options (change) 13,015 11,695
Options (change) 11,213 11,123
Destination 825 945
Total Price $51,695 $53,940
Total Invoice $47,306 $51,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,695$53,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,695$51,700
Total Invoice$47,306$51,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,306$49,371

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Features Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,139

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length197.1 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 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 seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested4175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested45092%
Total Not Requested408%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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