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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,945

2017 Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,312

2017 Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $53,235
Base Invoice $51,512 $50,839
Second-row buckets 695 695
Wheel locks 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90
Cargo mat 100 100
All-weather floor mats 120 120
Cargo cover 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 140 140
Mud guards 205 205
Paint, special red 395 395
Running boards 595 595
Second-row high console 150 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row buckets 660 660
Wheel locks 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86
Cargo mat 95 95
All-weather floor mats 114 114
Cargo cover 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 133 133
Mud guards 195 195
Paint, special red 375 375
Running boards 565 565
Second-row high console 144 144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895
Rear bumper protector   71
Options (change) 4,690 4,765
Options (change) 4,457 4,528
Destination 995 945
Total Price $59,625 $58,945
Total Invoice $56,964 $56,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $595
Model Year20182017
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$59,625$58,945
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,565$58,945
Total Invoice$56,964$56,312
Adjustments for Features-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,907$56,312

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Features Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-570

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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