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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,375

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,190

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $6,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimXLTSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $24,230 $26,380
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,307 $24,242
4.6L V8 1,310    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
AWD 2,320 1,850 1,850
Safety Package   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   0  
4.6L V8 1,192    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
AWD 2,112 1,665 1,665
Safety Package   518 518
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 4,300 2,445 2,445
Options (change) 3,873 2,183 2,183
Destination 815 700 700
Total Price $34,395 $27,375 $29,525
Total Invoice $32,092 $25,190 $27,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimXLTSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,395$27,375$29,525
Adjustments for Features0-95-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$27,280$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535
Total Invoice$32,092$25,190$27,125
Adjustments for Features0-87-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$25,103$26,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimXLTSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Safety key$5  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,475$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87-652

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in200.7 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in60.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.9 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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