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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: $13,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,049

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $12,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorer
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,035 $26,610 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,281 $24,499 $34,952
Interior Convenience Group 595    
Power-adjustable pedals 240    
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 240    
Polished alloy wheels 895 695 595
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995  
Limited Convenience Group   475  
Package 301A     2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Interior Convenience Group 518    
Power-adjustable pedals 209    
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 209    
Polished alloy wheels 779 605 506
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866  
Limited Convenience Group   413  
Package 301A     1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Options (change) 8,000 6,010 6,940
Options (change) 7,018 5,285 6,037
Destination 750 750 825
Total Price $31,785 $33,370 $45,300
Total Invoice $29,049 $30,534 $41,814

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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: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,147
Model Year200720072011
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorer
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,785$33,370$45,300
Adjustments for Features0-515-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$32,855$38,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$0
Total Invoice$29,049$30,534$41,814
Adjustments for Features0-471-6,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,049$30,063$35,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,014$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072011
ModelFive HundredFive HundredExplorer
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,615$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471-6,618

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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 Year20072011
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.4,752 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 net40Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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