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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,100

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,800

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $40,191 $35,268
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570 570
Second-row buckets 695 750
Second-row high console 150 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Paint, special red 395 395
Mud guards 205 185
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 120
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497 484
Second-row buckets 607 638
Second-row high console 132 85
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,356
Paint, special red 345 344
Mud guards 179 174
Cargo cover 114 115
Roof rack crossbars 122 106
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 11,400 12,420
Options (change) 9,951 10,707
Destination 895 825
Total Price $55,395 $51,100
Total Invoice $51,037 $46,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,222
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,395$51,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,395$50,025
Total Invoice$51,037$46,800
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,037$45,815

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Features Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
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 
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$4,650$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,731 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
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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