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2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,920

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,416

2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,027 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 135 60 60
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Paint, special white 495   275
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
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
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Roof rack crossbars 118 51 51
Navigation system 694 1,696 1,696
Second-row buckets 655    
Second-row high console 87    
Paint, special white 432   234
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
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
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 6,435 13,075 11,650
Options (change) 5,616 11,253 10,042
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $48,110 $43,920 $44,810
Total Invoice $44,538 $39,416 $40,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$48,110$43,920$44,810
Adjustments for Features-2,02000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,090$43,920$44,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$44,538$39,416$40,265
Adjustments for Features-1,87000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,668$39,416$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849

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Features Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie 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 
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,920$7,900$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,87000

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Specifications Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,921 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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Option Package Details
2013 Ford Explorer Sport

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

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%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
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%

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