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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: $35,270

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,115

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $27,162 $35,528 $38,027
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Premium Package 375    
Power passenger seat 305    
Console without shifter 150    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 100 100
Power liftgate 400   495
Heated front seats 245    
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395    
Roof rack crossbars   135 135
Second-row buckets   750 750
Package 301A   2,600  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Stability Control 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591    
Premium Package 319    
Power passenger seat 259    
Console without shifter 128    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 26 89 89
Power liftgate 340   432
Heated front seats 208    
Memory system, driver seat 362    
Power-adjustable pedals 128    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,186    
Roof rack crossbars   118 118
Second-row buckets   655 655
Package 301A   2,269  
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Options (change) 4,965 6,175 3,475
Options (change) 4,223 5,391 3,035
Destination 730 895 895
Total Price $35,270 $45,170 $45,150
Total Invoice $32,115 $41,814 $41,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,061
Model Year200620132013
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,270$45,170$45,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$41,240$41,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$32,115$41,814$41,957
Adjustments for Features0-3,638-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,115$38,176$38,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$408

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620132013
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
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 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600 $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$5,425$9,355$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,638-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
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.4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested172581%

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