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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: $35,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,251

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,162 $27,273 $30,178
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 335    
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200 295  
Premium Package 375    
Power passenger seat 305    
Console without shifter 150    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
CD changer, in-dash 255    
Heated front seats 245    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,295 1,295
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 285    
Stability Control 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170 251  
Premium Package 319    
Power passenger seat 259    
Console without shifter 128    
Power-adjustable pedals 128    
CD changer, in-dash 217    
Heated front seats 208    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,186 1,101 1,101
Memory system, driver seat 362    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 5,125 5,060 3,360
Options (change) 4,359 4,301 2,857
Destination 730 785 785
Total Price $35,430 $35,090 $36,540
Total Invoice $32,251 $32,359 $33,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,430$35,090$36,540
Adjustments for Features-1400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,090$36,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$32,251$32,359$33,820
Adjustments for Features-1270-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,124$32,359$33,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,044

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
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 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,650$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1270-417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestarExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in113.7 in
Length201.0 in193.4 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height70.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Class II Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
235/60R16 tires400No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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