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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: $18,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $28,530
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Second-row high console 150 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Safety Package       695
Rear HVAC unit       650
Traction control       195
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Sunroof       895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995
Universal garage door opener       150
Power-adjustable pedals       195
Navigation system       1,995
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Second-row high console 144 144 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Safety Package       605
Rear HVAC unit       566
Traction control       170
Obstacle detection, rear       257
Sunroof       779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       866
Universal garage door opener       131
Power-adjustable pedals       170
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 4,535 4,535 2,840 6,065
Options (change) 4,309 4,309 2,699 5,280
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 700
Total Price $54,160 $60,520 $62,335 $35,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Freestyle Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,135
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20215/65-17
Total Price$54,160$60,520$62,335$35,295
Adjustments for Features-6,555-8,230-13,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,605$52,290$48,790$35,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,685$1,185$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year2020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFreestyle
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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 
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
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
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$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
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 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,395$14,070$19,385$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$8,230$13,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-672-755-8570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerFreestyle
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.1 in112.9 in
Length198.8 in200.1 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height69.9 in68.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in45.9 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft345.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft391.7 ft3

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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 rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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