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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: $41,690

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,783

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelLR3LR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimSEHSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,525 $54,025 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $44,158 $49,163 $35,622 $40,191
Cold Climate Package 1,300 1,300    
Technology Package 3,500      
Satellite radio   400    
Navigation system     795 795
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Cold Climate Package 1,183 1,183    
Technology Package 3,185      
Satellite radio   364    
Navigation system     694 694
Rear bumper protector     66 66
Cargo cover     114 114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,800 1,700 2,595 2,595
Options (change) 4,368 1,547 2,266 2,266
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $54,100 $56,500 $41,690 $46,590
Total Invoice $49,301 $51,485 $38,783 $43,352

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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: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,527
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelLR3LR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimSEHSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9550, 14390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,100$56,500$41,690$46,590
Adjustments for Features-2,185-3,4350-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,915$53,065$41,690$45,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$3,725
Total Invoice$49,301$51,485$38,783$43,352
Adjustments for Features-1,991-3,1300-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,310$48,355$38,783$42,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$3,476

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelLR3LR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimSEHSELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector$200$200 $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250   
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,165$10,415$6,980$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$3,435$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,991-3,1300-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelLR3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,799 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom42.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
90.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover LR3 SE

Cold Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated windshield250No
Total Requested40060%
Total Not Requested26540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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 Limited

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

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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