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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: $30,130

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $14,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,554

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $15,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $21,281 $24,499
Polished alloy wheels 595     895 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Navigation system   795   1,995 1,995
Interior Convenience Group       595  
Power-adjustable pedals       240  
Traction control       195 195
Heated front seats       240  
Leather seating surfaces       895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995 995
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Limited Convenience Group         475
Polished alloy wheels 565     779 605
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895    
Navigation system   755   1,736 1,736
Interior Convenience Group       518  
Power-adjustable pedals       209  
Traction control       170 170
Heated front seats       209  
Leather seating surfaces       779  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       866 866
Obstacle detection, rear       257  
Limited Convenience Group         413
Options (change) 2,590 2,790 1,995 6,345 4,355
Options (change) 2,460 2,650 1,895 5,523 3,790
Destination 945 945 945 750 750
Total Price $44,835 $47,235 $55,910 $30,130 $31,715
Total Invoice $42,847 $45,138 $53,427 $27,554 $29,039

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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: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,007
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,835$47,235$55,910$30,130$31,715
Adjustments for Features-8,670-9,585-16,6350-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,165$37,650$39,275$30,130$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$3,110$0$1,070
Total Invoice$42,847$45,138$53,427$27,554$29,039
Adjustments for Features-8,286-9,159-15,8960-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,561$35,979$37,531$27,554$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,418$2,970$0$1,013

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Power liftgate$350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,720$13,635$20,685$4,050$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,670$9,585$16,635$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,286-9,159-15,8960-472

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerFive Hundred
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in60.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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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