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Ford Explorer vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,690

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $15,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerfortwo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPassion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $13,590
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Comfort Package       850
Metallic paint (extra cost)       225
CD changer, in-dash       150
Fog lights       110
Tachometer       120
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Comfort Package       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
CD changer, in-dash       0
Fog lights       0
Tachometer       0
Options (change) 1,590 0 0 1,455
Options (change) 1,352 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 815 645
Total Price $30,875 $32,430 $36,365 $15,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,171
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerfortwo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPassion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V670hp I3
TransmissionA5A5A5S5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18155/60-15
Total Price$30,875$32,430$36,365$15,690
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,405-6,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$29,025$29,685$15,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$1,840$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. smart fortwo

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerfortwo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPassion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed automated manual   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
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 cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,290$9,565$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$3,405$6,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,809-3,164-6,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerfortwo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in73.5 in
Length193.4 in106.1 in
Width73.7 in61.4 in
Height72.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.1,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.8.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in48.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in45.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Tachometer
FeatureValueRequested?
Tachometer75Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested7575%
Total Not Requested2525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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