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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: $42,010

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,699

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $41,705
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $38,577
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
255/50HR20 1,195    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795   1,720
Package 205A 2,800    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Trailering Equipment     390
Rearview camera     550
Sunroof, large     995
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
255/50HR20 1,016    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676   1,479
Package 205A 2,380    
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Trailering Equipment     335
Rearview camera     473
Sunroof, large     856
Options (change) 9,090 7,145 3,655
Options (change) 7,847 6,194 3,143
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $42,010 $45,825 $46,105
Total Invoice $38,699 $42,287 $42,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,783
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/75-16
Total Price$42,010$45,825$46,105
Adjustments for Features-3,275-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$39,735$46,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$38,699$42,287$42,465
Adjustments for Features-3,017-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,682$36,667$42,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedAlpha
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,705$12,520$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,017-5,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerH3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.9 in
Length197.1 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.4 in73.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 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 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft355.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

Option Package Details
Hummer H3 Alpha

Trailering Equipment
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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