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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: $31,785

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $11,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,049

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $10,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,035 $26,610 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,281 $24,499 $29,319 $32,901
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Power-adjustable pedals 240      
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,320 2,320
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Polished alloy wheels 895 695    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,505 1,995
Limited Convenience Group   475    
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325 630
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Third-row seat     875  
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Power-adjustable pedals 209      
AWD 1,665 1,665 2,112 2,112
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Polished alloy wheels 779 605    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 2,129 1,696
Limited Convenience Group   413    
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127 536
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 8,000 6,010 10,625 7,550
Options (change) 7,018 5,285 9,251 6,637
Destination 750 750 815 815
Total Price $31,785 $33,370 $43,055 $43,915
Total Invoice $29,049 $30,534 $39,385 $40,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,418
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,785$33,370$43,055$43,915
Adjustments for Features0-515-3,190-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$32,855$39,865$39,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$0$10
Total Invoice$29,049$30,534$39,385$40,353
Adjustments for Features0-471-2,918-3,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,049$30,063$36,467$36,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,014$0$174

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,115$6,790$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$3,190$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471-2,918-3,712

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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