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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: $46,415

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,825 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $42,612 $39,800 $50,839
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,150    
HSE Luxury Package 6,750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,500 1,995 1,995
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Rear Seat and Climate Package 1,047    
HSE Luxury Package 6,143    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,275 1,895 1,895
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 10,400 3,795 2,200
Options (change) 9,465 3,605 2,090
Destination 850 945 945
Total Price $58,075 $46,415 $56,380
Total Invoice $52,927 $44,350 $53,874

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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: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,533
Model Year200920172017
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,075$46,415$56,380
Adjustments for Features-1,1450-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,930$46,415$49,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$52,927$44,350$53,874
Adjustments for Features-1,0440-6,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,883$44,350$47,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,916

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Features Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920172017
ModelLR3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200 $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,040$8,895$15,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0440-6,608

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Specifications Comparison: Land Rover LR3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelLR3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.6 in
Length190.9 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,799 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

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 Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Harman/Kardon, 550W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
255/55HR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated windshield250No
Total Requested260065%
Total Not Requested141535%

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