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Ford Explorer vs. Scion FR-S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Scion FR-S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,355

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,075

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $2,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFR-S
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $24,500
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $23,275
SYNC 395      
4.6L V8 1,305 1,310 1,310  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
SYNC 336      
4.6L V8 1,187 1,192 1,192  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,045
Options (change) 1,700 1,310 1,310 1,100
Options (change) 1,523 1,192 1,192 1,045
Destination 785 785 785 755
Total Price $28,980 $31,340 $34,490 $26,355
Total Invoice $27,079 $29,250 $32,155 $25,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion FR-S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion FR-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFR-S
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,980$31,340$34,490$26,355
Adjustments for Features-1,270-3,145-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$28,195$29,370$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$1,660$0
Total Invoice$27,079$29,250$32,155$25,075
Adjustments for Features-1,187-2,935-4,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,892$26,315$27,382$25,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFR-S
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,115$8,090$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$3,145$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,187-2,935-4,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerFR-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in166.7 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in50.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.9 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 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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