Hummer H3 Hummer H3 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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Hummer H3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hummer H3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,889

Hummer H3   
Difference: $2,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,187

Hummer H3   
Difference: $2,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelH3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,935 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,476 $30,027 $35,268
Side curtain airbags 395    
Luxury Package 3,230    
Universal garage door opener 175    
Class III trailer hitch 270    
Stability control 0    
All-weather floor mats 125 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 399 120 120
Cargo cover 50 135 135
Satellite radio 325    
Navigation system 1,570 795  
Polished alloy wheels 900   595
Sunroof 950    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
255/50HR20   1,195  
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 301A     2,250
Side curtain airbags 340    
Luxury Package 2,778    
Universal garage door opener 150    
Class III trailer hitch 232    
Stability control 0    
All-weather floor mats 91 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 291 106 106
Cargo cover 43 115 115
Satellite radio 280    
Navigation system 1,350 676  
Polished alloy wheels 774   506
Sunroof 817    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
255/50HR20   1,016  
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 8,389 7,285 5,340
Options (change) 7,146 6,197 4,544
Destination 565 825 825
Total Price $37,889 $40,205 $44,020
Total Invoice $34,187 $37,049 $40,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hummer H3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hummer H3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year200620122012
ModelH3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,889$40,205$44,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,889$37,190$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$34,187$37,049$40,637
Adjustments for Features0-2,778-5,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,187$34,271$35,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215

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Features Comparison: Hummer H3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelH3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,440$7,455$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,778-5,151

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Specifications Comparison: Hummer H3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelH3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in112.6 in
Length186.7 in197.1 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height73.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hummer H3

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227581%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested127542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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