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2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,475

2011 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,084

2011 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $37,535
Base Invoice $39,442 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 301A 2,000  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Second-row buckets 695 750
Second-row high console 150 100
Polished alloy wheels 595 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Paint, special red 395 395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
Mud guards 205 185
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 120
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
Package 301A 1,900  
AWD 1,910 1,820
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Second-row buckets 660 638
Second-row high console 144 85
Polished alloy wheels 565 506
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,356
Paint, special red 375 336
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,798
Mud guards 195 174
Cargo cover 124 115
Roof rack crossbars 133 106
All-weather floor mats 71 64
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Inflatable rear seat belts   166
Options (change) 11,695 13,115
Options (change) 11,123 11,307
Destination 945 825
Total Price $53,940 $51,475
Total Invoice $51,510 $47,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,263
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,940$51,475
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,675$51,475
Total Invoice$51,510$47,084
Adjustments for Features-2,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$47,084

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Features Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1630

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested3975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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