Ford Five Hundred Ford Five Hundred 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,198

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $6,886

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,380 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,242 $30,027 $35,268
Safety Package 595    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,995 795 795
Universal garage door opener 150    
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Sunroof 895    
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Safety Package 518    
AWD 1,665 1,820 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Navigation system 1,736 676 676
Universal garage door opener 131    
Power-adjustable pedals 170    
Sunroof 779    
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,975 7,190 4,390
Options (change) 5,256 6,232 3,852
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $33,055 $40,110 $43,070
Total Invoice $30,198 $37,084 $39,945

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year200620122012
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,055$40,110$43,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,215-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,055$35,895$37,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$30,198$37,084$39,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,897-5,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,198$33,187$34,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,940$10,155$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,897-5,129

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelFive HundredExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.7 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height60.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.280.7 ft3

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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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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