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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,190

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,130

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $8,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFiesta
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $17,500
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $16,815
SYNC 395      
Convenience Group 250      
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Remote start 385 385 385 395
All-weather floor mats   55 55 150
Upgrade Package       795
Keyless entry keypad       95
Sunroof       745
Leather seating surfaces       715
SYNC 336      
Convenience Group 213      
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Remote start 326 326 326 344
All-weather floor mats   47 47 131
Upgrade Package       692
Keyless entry keypad       83
Sunroof       648
Leather seating surfaces       622
Options (change) 3,175 1,090 1,090 2,895
Options (change) 2,699 926 926 2,520
Destination 785 785 785 795
Total Price $30,455 $31,120 $34,270 $21,190
Total Invoice $28,255 $28,984 $31,889 $20,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFiesta
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18195/50-16
Total Price$30,455$31,120$34,270$21,190
Adjustments for Features-2,480-2,405-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$28,715$29,890$21,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$1,915$0
Total Invoice$28,255$28,984$31,889$20,130
Adjustments for Features-2,301-2,240-4,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,954$26,744$27,813$20,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$1,859$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFiesta
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,665$6,640$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$2,405$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,301-2,240-4,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerFiesta
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.0 in
Length193.4 in160.1 in
Width73.7 in66.8 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft326.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SES

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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