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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,560

2015 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,182

2015 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $40,191 $43,883 $51,512
Package 401A 4,300 3,875  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,695  
Second-row buckets 695 695 695
Paint, special red 395 395 395
Second-row high console 150 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140
Mud guards 205 205 205
Cargo cover 130 130 130
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 75    
Package 401A 3,752 3,681  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,610  
Second-row buckets 607 660 660
Paint, special red 345 375 375
Second-row high console 132 144 144
Roof rack crossbars 122 133 133
Mud guards 179 195 195
Cargo cover 114 124 124
All-weather floor mats 66 114 114
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 86 86
Rear bumper protector 66    
Options (change) 11,565 9,490 3,920
Options (change) 10,096 9,017 3,726
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $55,560 $56,435 $58,855
Total Invoice $51,182 $53,895 $56,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year201520182018
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, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,560$56,435$58,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,715-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,560$53,720$53,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$51,182$53,895$56,233
Adjustments for Features0-2,593-4,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,182$51,302$51,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year201520182018
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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$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$4,090$6,805$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593-4,959

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
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

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

Option Package Details
2018 Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

Option Package Details
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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