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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Ford Freestyle Limited   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,222

Ford Freestyle Limited   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,530
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,242
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295
Sunroof 850 850 895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Safety Package     695
Traction control     195
Universal garage door opener     150
Power-adjustable pedals     195
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553 566
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 257
Sunroof 723 723 779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Safety Package     605
Traction control     170
Universal garage door opener     131
Power-adjustable pedals     170
Options (change) 9,790 8,090 6,065
Options (change) 8,324 6,879 5,280
Destination 645 645 700
Total Price $40,635 $41,250 $35,295
Total Invoice $36,487 $37,102 $32,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestyle Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/65-17
Total Price$40,635$41,250$35,295
Adjustments for Features-885-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,750$40,365$35,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,487$37,102$32,222
Adjustments for Features-795-7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,692$36,306$32,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Running boards$350$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,125$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-795-7960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerFreestyle
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in200.1 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in68.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft391.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

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