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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: $35,240

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,089

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $8,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelFreestarExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,162 $34,952
Stability Control 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695  
Premium Package 375  
Power passenger seat 305  
Console without shifter 150  
Power liftgate 400  
Heated front seats 245  
Memory system, driver seat 425  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395  
Roof rack crossbars   120
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row buckets   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Stability Control 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 170  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591  
Premium Package 319  
Power passenger seat 259  
Console without shifter 128  
Power liftgate 340  
Heated front seats 208  
Memory system, driver seat 362  
Power-adjustable pedals 128  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,186  
Roof rack crossbars   106
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row buckets   638
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 4,935 5,810
Options (change) 4,197 4,961
Destination 730 825
Total Price $35,240 $44,170
Total Invoice $32,089 $40,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year20062011
ModelFreestarExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16255/50-20
Total Price$35,240$44,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$40,540
Total Invoice$32,089$40,738
Adjustments for Features0-3,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,089$37,390

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelFreestarExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
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 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable second row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,600$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,348

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelFreestarExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in112.6 in
Length201.0 in197.1 in
Width76.4 in78.9 in
Height70.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft380.7 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%
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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%

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