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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,695

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,306

2012 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $37,855
Base Invoice $40,196 $35,268
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
AWD 2,150 2,000
Package 301A 2,240  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 120
Cargo cover 130 135
Mud guards 205 185
Paint, special red 395 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595 595
Second-row high console 150 100
Second-row buckets 695 750
3.5L V6 0  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
AWD 2,054 1,820
Package 301A 2,127  
All-weather floor mats 114 64
Roof rack crossbars 133 106
Cargo cover 124 115
Mud guards 195 174
Paint, special red 375 344
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 565 506
Second-row high console 144 85
Second-row buckets 660 638
3.5L V6 0  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Options (change) 11,080 13,015
Options (change) 10,538 11,213
Destination 995 825
Total Price $54,165 $51,695
Total Invoice $51,729 $47,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,246
Model Year20182012
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$54,165$51,695
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,885$51,695
Total Invoice$51,729$47,306
Adjustments for Features-2,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,552$47,306

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Features Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$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
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 
Total Value of Features$6,295$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1770

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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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See a complete comparison of 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2018 Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested175063%
Total Not Requested102537%

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
Navigation system600Yes
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
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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