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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: $35,455

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $2,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,392

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $2,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelFreestarExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,177 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 375    
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 335    
Power passenger seat 305    
Console without shifter 150    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Heated front seats 245    
CD changer, in-dash 255    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,295 1,295
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Premium Package 326    
Stability Control 518    
Obstacle detection, rear 174    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 605    
Class II Trailer Towing Package 291    
Power passenger seat 265    
Console without shifter 131    
Power-adjustable pedals 131    
Heated front seats 213    
CD changer, in-dash 222    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,214 1,101 1,101
Memory system, driver seat 370    
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 5,125 5,610 2,090
Options (change) 4,460 4,770 1,777
Destination 755 815 815
Total Price $35,455 $38,040 $38,455
Total Invoice $32,392 $34,904 $35,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,411
Model Year200720092009
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)235/60-16255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$35,455$38,040$38,455
Adjustments for Features0-110-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$37,930$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$32,392$34,904$35,493
Adjustments for Features0-101-517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,392$34,803$34,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$173

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Satellite radio $200$200
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 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,550$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-101-517

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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

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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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