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2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,940

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $30

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,730 $52,970
Second-row buckets 695 695
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Wheel locks 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90
Cargo cover 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 140 140
Mud guards 205 205
Paint, special red 395 395
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
All-weather floor mats 114 71
Wheel locks 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86
Cargo cover 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 133 133
Mud guards 195 195
Paint, special red 375 375
Second-row high console 144 144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895
Rear bumper protector   71
Options (change) 3,995 4,025
Options (change) 3,797 3,825
Destination 1,245 945
Total Price $57,970 $57,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,288
Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21255/50-20
Total Price$57,970$57,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,970$56,865

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Features Comparison: 2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $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$1,815$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,027

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2016 Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.6 in
Length198.8 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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