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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,540

2016 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,269

2015 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $40,191 $41,543 $50,587
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 401A 4,300 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90
Cargo tray 100 100 100
Cargo cover 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140
Mud guards 205 205 205
Paint, special red 395 395 395
Second-row high console 150 150 150
Second-row buckets 695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Package 401A 3,752 4,085  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,094  
All-weather floor mats 66 71 71
Rear bumper protector 66 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 86 86
Cargo tray 87 95 95
Cargo cover 114 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 122 133 133
Mud guards 179 195 195
Paint, special red 345 375 375
Second-row high console 132 144 144
Second-row buckets 607 660 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 11,665 11,095 4,050
Options (change) 10,183 10,543 3,849
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $55,660 $55,540 $57,965
Total Invoice $51,269 $53,031 $55,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $632
Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,660$55,540$57,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,660$53,825$53,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$51,269$53,031$55,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,638-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,269$51,393$50,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$756$0

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Features Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,590$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638-4,744

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,890 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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Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Total Requested275089%
Total Not Requested32511%

Option Package Details
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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