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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: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,222

Ford Freestyle Limited   
Difference: $13,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,530 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,242 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Safety Package 695      
Rear HVAC unit 650      
Traction control 195      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Navigation system 1,995      
Universal garage door opener 150      
Power-adjustable pedals 195      
Sunroof 895      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Second-row high console   150 150 150
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Safety Package 605      
Rear HVAC unit 566      
Traction control 170      
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Navigation system 1,736      
Universal garage door opener 131      
Power-adjustable pedals 170      
Sunroof 779      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Second-row high console   144 144 144
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,065 4,535 4,535 2,840
Options (change) 5,280 4,309 4,309 2,699
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $35,295 $47,620 $51,480 $57,775
Total Invoice $32,222 $45,500 $49,187 $55,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestyle Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,397
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,295$47,620$51,480$57,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-7,830-13,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$41,465$43,650$44,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185$3,165
Total Invoice$32,222$45,500$49,187$55,206
Adjustments for Features0-5,881-7,481-12,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,222$39,619$41,706$42,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,087$3,027

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelFreestyleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,840$11,995$13,670$18,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$7,830$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,881-7,481-12,560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelFreestyleExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.1 in198.3 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height68.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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