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2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,940

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,357

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $53,940
Base Invoice $50,587 $51,512
Second-row buckets 695 695
Rear bumper protector 75  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Cargo cover 130 130
Mud guards 205 205
Wheel locks 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 140
Second-row high console 150 150
Paint, special red 395 395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 660 660
Rear bumper protector 71  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86
All-weather floor mats 71 114
Cargo cover 124 124
Mud guards 195 195
Wheel locks 71 71
Roof rack crossbars 133 133
Second-row high console 144 144
Paint, special red 375 375
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,025 3,995
Options (change) 3,825 3,797
Destination 945 995
Total Price $57,940 $58,930
Total Invoice $55,357 $56,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $732
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,940$58,930
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,940$58,705
Total Invoice$55,357$56,304
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,357$56,089

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Features Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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