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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: $11,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,130

Ford Fiesta SES   
Difference: $9,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFiesta
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $17,500
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $16,815
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995     715
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 150
Satellite radio 195      
Remote start 385 385 385 395
Sunroof   850 850 745
Upgrade Package       795
Keyless entry keypad       95
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846     622
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 131
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 327 327 327 344
Sunroof   723 723 648
Upgrade Package       692
Keyless entry keypad       83
Options (change) 3,040 1,310 1,310 2,895
Options (change) 2,584 1,114 1,114 2,520
Destination 815 815 815 795
Total Price $32,325 $33,740 $37,675 $21,190
Total Invoice $29,857 $31,248 $34,830 $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: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,205
Model Year2009200920092011
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/50-16
Total Price$32,325$33,740$37,675$21,190
Adjustments for Features-2,730-2,705-5,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$31,035$31,695$21,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,857$31,248$34,830$20,130
Adjustments for Features-2,522-2,505-5,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,335$28,743$29,302$20,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$1,967$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2009200920092011
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 $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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo tray   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
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
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$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,615$7,890$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$2,705$5,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,522-2,505-5,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20092011
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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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