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Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,560
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,593
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 950
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,720
Class III trailer hitch     390
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 817
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,479
Class III trailer hitch     335
Options (change) 7,480 5,185 3,060
Options (change) 6,408 4,457 2,631
Destination 645 645 745
Total Price $38,325 $38,345 $43,365
Total Invoice $34,571 $34,680 $39,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,863
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17265/75-16
Total Price$38,325$38,345$43,365
Adjustments for Features00-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,325$38,345$42,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,571$34,680$39,969
Adjustments for Features00-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$34,680$39,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,525$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-535

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerH3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.9 in
Length193.4 in186.7 in
Width73.7 in74.7 in
Height72.8 in73.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 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 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft355.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested122571%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Hummer H3 Alpha

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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