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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: $40,240

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $14,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,075

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,825 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,612 $30,027 $35,268
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,150    
HSE Pack 3,250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,500 1,995 1,995
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,047    
HSE Pack 2,958    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,275 1,696 1,696
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,900 7,320 4,520
Options (change) 6,280 6,223 3,843
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $54,575 $40,240 $43,200
Total Invoice $49,742 $37,075 $39,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,620
Model Year200920122012
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,575$40,240$43,200
Adjustments for Features-4,4400-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,135$40,240$41,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$49,742$37,075$39,936
Adjustments for Features-4,0470-1,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,695$37,075$38,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,414

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD changer for entertainment system$200  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $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  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$9,020$4,580$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0470-1,447

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,558 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

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 net40Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested129081%
Total Not Requested30019%
HSE Pack
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
255/55HR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated windshield250No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested101546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 seat50No
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 Requested202567%
Total Not Requested100033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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