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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: $40,775

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,742

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,825 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,612 $27,518 $29,578
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,500    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,047    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,275    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,650 9,930 8,230
Options (change) 3,322 8,579 7,134
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $51,325 $40,775 $41,390
Total Invoice $46,784 $36,742 $37,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,069
Model Year200920062006
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$51,325$40,775$41,390
Adjustments for Features-2,16500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,160$40,775$41,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$46,784$36,742$37,357
Adjustments for Features-1,97300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,811$36,742$37,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
DVD changer for entertainment system$200  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,990$6,825$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,97300

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelLR3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in113.7 in
Length190.9 in193.4 in
Width75.4 in73.7 in
Height74.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,798 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom42.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room42.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
90.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Land Rover LR3

Rear Seat and Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Cargo net40No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested125079%
Total Not Requested34021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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