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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: $12,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,990 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Comfort Package 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225      
Tachometer 120      
Fog lights 110      
CD changer, in-dash 150      
Ironman Package   1,495    
Comfort Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Tachometer 0      
Fog lights 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0      
Ironman Package   1,271    
Options (change) 1,455 1,495 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,271 0 0
Destination 645 785 785 785
Total Price $16,090 $28,775 $30,030 $33,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,847
Model Year2009200820082008
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)155/60-15235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$16,090$28,775$30,030$33,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-2,830-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,090$26,270$27,200$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930$2,105

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200820082008
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
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $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
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
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
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$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 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,210$5,715$6,040$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$2,830$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,335-2,644-4,484

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

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