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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: $15,940

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $20,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,990 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Comfort Package 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225      
Tachometer 120      
Fog lights 110      
Package 202B   2,950    
Comfort Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Tachometer 0      
Fog lights 0      
Package 202B   2,575    
Options (change) 1,305 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 0 2,575 0 0
Destination 645 895 895 895
Total Price $15,940 $36,845 $39,095 $43,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,562
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$15,940$36,845$39,095$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,495-8,110-9,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,940$30,350$30,985$34,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,335$8,830$10,445$11,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,495$8,110$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,036-7,575-8,671

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelfortwoExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase73.5 in112.6 in
Length106.1 in197.1 in
Width61.4 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 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

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested152554%

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