Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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Ford Explorer Price (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Invoice

Lowest Total Price: $36,265

Ford Explorer XLT   

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,756

Ford Explorer XLT   

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268
Package 204A 2,350  
2.0L I4 995 995
Package 204A 1,998  
2.0L I4 906 906
Options (change) 3,345 995
Options (change) 2,904 906
Destination 825 825
Total Price $36,265 $39,675
Total Invoice $33,756 $36,999

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TrueDelta Value: Ford Explorer Trim Comparison

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,265$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195
Total Invoice$33,756$36,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,756$34,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,177

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Features: Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$1,000$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,066

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Specifications: Ford Explorer

Model Year2012
ModelExplorer
Body4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in
Length197.1 in
Width78.9 in
Height70.4 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 204A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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