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Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,055

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,198

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $6,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,380 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,242 $27,273 $30,178
Safety Package 595    
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 895    
Universal garage door opener 150    
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Safety Package 518    
AWD 1,665 2,111 2,117
Obstacle detection, rear 257 251  
Navigation system 1,736 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 779    
Universal garage door opener 131    
Power-adjustable pedals 170    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,975 9,605 6,820
Options (change) 5,256 8,383 6,017
Destination 700 785 785
Total Price $33,055 $39,635 $40,000
Total Invoice $30,198 $36,441 $36,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,418
Model Year200620082008
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,055$39,635$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,055$37,650$38,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$30,198$36,441$36,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,198$34,616$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$529

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,750$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,825-1,835

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See a complete comparison of Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelFive HundredExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.7 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height60.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.283.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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