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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: $18,594

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $18,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,345

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $16,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,690 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $13,662 $30,027 $35,268
Cruise control 280    
Navigation system 1,290 795 795
Comfort Package 925    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250    
Tachometer 120    
Cargo cover 99 135 135
Interior ambient lighting 190    
Package 205A   2,800  
Cruise control 260    
Navigation system 1,200 676 676
Comfort Package 860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232    
Tachometer 112    
Cargo cover 92 115 115
Interior ambient lighting 177    
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 3,154 3,730 930
Options (change) 2,933 3,171 791
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $18,594 $36,650 $39,610
Total Invoice $17,345 $34,023 $36,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,530
Model Year201220122012
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,594$36,650$39,610
Adjustments for Features0-5,545-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,594$31,105$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$17,345$34,023$36,884
Adjustments for Features0-5,148-6,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,345$28,875$30,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,388

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,460$8,005$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,148-6,621

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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.4,558 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested170056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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