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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: $31,785

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $13,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,049

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $12,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $35,268 $21,281 $24,499
Polished alloy wheels 595 895 695
Package 301A 2,250    
AWD 2,000 1,850 1,850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Interior Convenience Group   595  
Power-adjustable pedals   240  
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Limited Convenience Group     475
Polished alloy wheels 506 779 605
Package 301A 1,913    
AWD 1,820 1,665 1,665
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Interior Convenience Group   518  
Power-adjustable pedals   209  
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Limited Convenience Group     413
Options (change) 6,840 8,000 6,010
Options (change) 5,935 7,018 5,285
Destination 825 750 750
Total Price $45,520 $31,785 $33,370
Total Invoice $42,028 $29,049 $30,534

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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: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,336
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,520$31,785$33,370
Adjustments for Features-7,1950-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,325$31,785$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070
Total Invoice$42,028$29,049$30,534
Adjustments for Features-6,6430-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,385$29,049$30,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,014

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Terrain selector$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
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  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$12,295$5,100$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,195$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6430-471

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in60.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
225/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0No
Traction control100Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%

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