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Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,150

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerDiscovery
TrimPlatinumHSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $58,490
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 55
Cargo cover 130 155
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,320
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package   3,900
7 Seat Package   2,195
Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package   1,095
Class III trailer hitch   665
Drive Package   565
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   185
Fog lights   105
Semi-automated parking system   820
360 Parking Aid   285
Roof rails   410
Lane departure warning   130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 0
Cargo cover 124 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 0
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package   0
7 Seat Package   0
Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package   0
Class III trailer hitch   0
Drive Package   0
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   0
Fog lights   0
Semi-automated parking system   0
360 Parking Aid   0
Roof rails   0
Lane departure warning   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,215 13,595
Options (change) 2,105 0
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,150 $73,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Land Rover Discovery HSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,629
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerDiscovery
TrimPlatinumHSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6340hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,150$73,080
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,150$72,170

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerDiscovery
TrimPlatinumHSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control, speed limit adaptive $200
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Rear bumper seat, power $50
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Low traction launch mode $0
Obstacle detection, side $100
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Trailer guidance $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Configure second-row seats from instrument panel $50
Configure second-row seats via remote app $25
Configure third-row seats from instrument panel $50
Configure third-row seats via remote app $25
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated third row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding second row seats $700
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,570$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Land Rover Discovery

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerDiscovery
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length198.3 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.0 in73.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 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 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft382.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover Discovery HSE

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated third row seats200No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested54031%
7 Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%
Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Power-folding second row seats400No
Configure second-row seats via remote app25No
Configure third-row seats via remote app25No
Configure second-row seats from instrument panel50No
Configure third-row seats from instrument panel50No
Total Requested40039%
Total Not Requested62561%
Drive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Road sign information75No
Cruise control, speed limit adaptive50No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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