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Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,630

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,544

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $11,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $27,177 $40,196 $51,512
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200    
Power passenger seat 305    
Premium Package 375    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 335    
Console without shifter 150    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Heated front seats 245    
Power liftgate 400    
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags, three rows 605    
Stability Control 518    
Obstacle detection, rear 174    
Power passenger seat 265    
Premium Package 326    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 291    
Console without shifter 131    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 26 86 86
Heated front seats 213    
Power liftgate 348    
Memory system, driver seat 370    
Power-adjustable pedals 131    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,214    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,300 3,515 2,920
Options (change) 4,612 3,339 2,774
Destination 755 995 995
Total Price $35,630 $46,600 $57,855
Total Invoice $32,544 $44,530 $55,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,893
Model Year200720182018
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,630$46,600$57,855
Adjustments for Features0-5,330-13,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,630$41,270$44,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,065
Total Invoice$32,544$44,530$55,281
Adjustments for Features0-5,093-12,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,544$39,437$42,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$10,795$18,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,093-12,918

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelFreestarExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in112.6 in
Length201.0 in198.3 in
Width76.4 in78.9 in
Height70.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Class II Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
235/60R16 tires400No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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