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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: $38,554

Hummer H3   
Difference: $5,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,692

Hummer H3   
Difference: $6,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $28,935
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $26,476
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Cold Weather Package 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 50
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 125
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 145
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 399
Running boards 595 595 595 595 520
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595     900
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Luxury Package         3,230
Side curtain airbags         395
Universal garage door opener         175
Class III trailer hitch         270
Stability control         0
Satellite radio         325
Sunroof         950
Navigation system         1,570
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Cold Weather Package 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 43
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 91
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 125
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 291
Running boards 565 565 565 565 380
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565     774
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Luxury Package         2,778
Side curtain airbags         340
Universal garage door opener         150
Class III trailer hitch         232
Stability control         0
Satellite radio         280
Sunroof         817
Navigation system         1,350
Options (change) 8,560 3,945 2,780 1,085 9,054
Options (change) 8,133 3,748 2,641 1,031 7,651
Destination 995 995 995 995 565
Total Price $43,575 $47,030 $49,725 $56,020 $38,554
Total Invoice $41,617 $44,939 $47,519 $53,538 $34,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hummer H3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6220hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20265/75-16
Total Price$43,575$47,030$49,725$56,020$38,554
Adjustments for Features-4,315-7,330-8,605-13,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$39,700$41,120$42,100$38,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$1,860$2,840$0
Total Invoice$41,617$44,939$47,519$53,538$34,692
Adjustments for Features-4,121-7,004-8,223-13,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,496$37,935$39,296$40,235$34,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$439$1,800$2,739$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerH3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
AWD w/low range    $2200
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$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$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 $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$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
All-terrain tires    $0
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 
Total Value of Features$10,380$13,395$14,670$19,985$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$7,330$8,605$13,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,121-7,004-8,223-13,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hummer H3

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerH3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.9 in
Length198.3 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.0 in73.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Hummer H3

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested190100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227581%
Total Not Requested55019%

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