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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,560

2015 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,182

2015 Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $43,100
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $40,191
Package 401A 3,875   4,300
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90
Cargo cover 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140
Mud guards 205 205 205
Paint, special red 395 395 395
Second-row high console 150 150 150
Second-row buckets 695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Package     570
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Rear bumper protector     75
Package 401A 3,681   3,752
All-weather floor mats 114 114 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 79
Cargo cover 124 124 114
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 122
Mud guards 195 195 179
Paint, special red 375 375 345
Second-row high console 144 144 132
Second-row buckets 660 660 607
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,741
Trailer Tow Package     497
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Rear bumper protector     66
Options (change) 9,490 3,920 11,565
Options (change) 9,017 3,726 10,096
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $56,435 $58,855 $55,560
Total Invoice $53,895 $56,233 $51,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,435$58,855$55,560
Adjustments for Features-2,715-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,720$53,665$55,560
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$53,895$56,233$51,182
Adjustments for Features-2,593-4,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,302$51,274$51,182
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Tow hook(s), front$40$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,805$9,280$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,593-4,9590

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,890 lb.4,921 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
2018 Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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