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Land Rover Discovery vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Land Rover Discovery vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,150

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelDiscoveryExplorer
TrimHSEPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,490 $53,940
Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package 1,095  
7 Seat Package 2,195  
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package 3,900  
Drive Package 565  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 185  
Class III trailer hitch 665  
Semi-automated parking system 820  
360 Parking Aid 285  
Lane departure warning 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,320 1,995
Cargo cover 155 130
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 55 90
Fog lights 105  
Roof rails 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package 0  
7 Seat Package 0  
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package 0  
Drive Package 0  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 0  
Class III trailer hitch 0  
Semi-automated parking system 0  
360 Parking Aid 0  
Lane departure warning 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,895
Cargo cover 0 124
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 0 86
Fog lights 0  
Roof rails 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 13,595 2,215
Options (change) 0 2,105
Destination 995 995
Total Price $73,080 $57,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Land Rover Discovery vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Land Rover Discovery HSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,629
Model Year20182018
ModelDiscoveryExplorer
TrimHSEPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$73,080$57,150
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,170$57,150

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Features Comparison: Land Rover Discovery vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelDiscoveryExplorer
TrimHSEPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control, speed limit adaptive$200 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Rear bumper seat, power$50 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Low traction launch mode$0 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Trailer guidance$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Configure second-row seats from instrument panel$50 
Configure second-row seats via remote app$25 
Configure third-row seats from instrument panel$50 
Configure third-row seats via remote app$25 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated third row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,480$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover Discovery vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelDiscoveryExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length195.6 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height73.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,835 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover Discovery HSE

Remote Intelligent Seat Fold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Power-folding second row seats400No
Configure second-row seats via remote app25No
Configure third-row seats via remote app25No
Configure second-row seats from instrument panel50No
Configure third-row seats from instrument panel50No
Total Requested40039%
Total Not Requested62561%
7 Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%
7 Seat Luxury Climate Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated third row seats200No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested54031%
Drive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Road sign information75No
Cruise control, speed limit adaptive50No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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