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2017 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,695

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,306

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,800 $35,268
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 301A 2,000  
AWD 2,150 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
3.5L V6 0  
Second-row buckets 695 750
Second-row high console 150 100
Polished alloy wheels 595 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Paint, special red 395 395
Mud guards 205 185
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 120
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
Package 301A 1,900  
AWD 2,054 1,820
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
3.5L V6 0  
Second-row buckets 660 638
Second-row high console 144 85
Polished alloy wheels 565 506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,356
Paint, special red 375 344
Mud guards 195 174
Cargo cover 124 115
Roof rack crossbars 133 106
All-weather floor mats 114 64
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Options (change) 11,890 13,015
Options (change) 11,310 11,213
Destination 945 825
Total Price $54,510 $51,695
Total Invoice $52,055 $47,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,452
Model Year20172012
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$54,510$51,695
Adjustments for Features-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,105$51,695
Total Invoice$52,055$47,306
Adjustments for Features-2,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,758$47,306

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Features Comparison: 2017 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
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$6,255$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2970

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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.4,731 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
2017 Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
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
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested4175100%
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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