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Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Ford Freestyle Limited   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,222

Ford Freestyle Limited   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,530 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,242 $27,518 $29,578
Safety Package 695    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650
Traction control 195    
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 255 255
Sunroof 895 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 150    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Safety Package 605    
Rear HVAC unit 566 553 553
Traction control 170    
Power-adjustable pedals 170    
Obstacle detection, rear 257 217 217
Sunroof 779 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,736 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 131    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 6,065 9,790 8,090
Options (change) 5,280 8,324 6,879
Destination 700 645 645
Total Price $35,295 $40,635 $41,250
Total Invoice $32,222 $36,487 $37,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestyle Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,295$40,635$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-885-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$39,750$40,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$32,222$36,487$37,102
Adjustments for Features0-795-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,222$35,692$36,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-795-796

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See a complete comparison of Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelFreestyleExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.1 in193.4 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height68.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		45.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		91.7 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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%

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