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smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,090

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $14,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,990 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Comfort Package 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225      
Tachometer 120      
Fog lights 110      
CD changer, in-dash 150      
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Convenience Package   595    
Comfort Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Tachometer 0      
Fog lights 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0      
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Convenience Package   506    
Options (change) 1,455 1,590 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,352 0 0
Destination 645 815 815 815
Total Price $16,090 $30,875 $32,430 $36,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,171
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 280, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$16,090$30,875$32,430$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-3,405-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,090$27,845$29,025$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180$1,840

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,885$5,915$6,290$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$3,405$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,809-3,164-6,193

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelfortwoExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase73.5 in113.7 in
Length106.1 in193.4 in
Width61.4 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%

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