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Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,026

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,785 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $48,034 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Cold Climate Package 1,050      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Navigation system     795  
Cold Climate Package 956      
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Navigation system     755  
Options (change) 1,050 1,725 2,520 130
Options (change) 956 1,639 2,394 124
Destination 665 945 945 945
Total Price $54,500 $43,970 $46,965 $54,045
Total Invoice $49,655 $42,026 $44,882 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,667
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 14390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,500$43,970$46,965$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-40-955-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$43,930$46,010$47,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,080$3,310
Total Invoice$49,655$42,026$44,882$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-38-913-6,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,655$41,988$43,969$45,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,981$3,164

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
FWD $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
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250 $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
Terrain selector$200 $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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Off-road navigation system$0   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,765$9,805$10,720$16,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$955$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38-913-6,504

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelLR3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,136 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room42.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
90.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover LR3 HSE

Cold Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated windshield250No
Total Requested40060%
Total Not Requested26540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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