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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,555

2015 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $45,255 $52,730
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Cargo cover 130 130 130
Mud guards 205 205 205
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140
Paint, special red 395 395 395
Second-row buckets 695 695 695
Polished alloy wheels 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console 150 150 150
Package 301A   2,240  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Rear bumper protector 66    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 86 86
All-weather floor mats 66 114 114
Cargo cover 114 124 124
Mud guards 179 195 195
Roof rack crossbars 122 133 133
Paint, special red 345 375 375
Second-row buckets 607 660 660
Polished alloy wheels 519 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,895 1,895
Second-row high console 132 144 144
Package 301A   2,127  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Options (change) 12,460 9,020 3,920
Options (change) 10,876 8,570 3,726
Destination 895 1,245 1,245
Total Price $51,555 $55,520 $57,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2015 Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,743
Model Year201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6A10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$51,555$55,520$57,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,555$54,245$54,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0

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Features Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Model Year201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed automatic $1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front  $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
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,090$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-321

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.1 in
Length197.1 in198.8 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
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 Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested097%
Total Not Requested03%

Option Package Details
2021 Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested085%
Total Not Requested015%

Option Package Details
2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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