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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: $18,404

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $17,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,168

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $15,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,690 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $13,662 $29,319 $32,901
Cruise control 280    
Navigation system 1,290 2,505 1,995
Comfort Package 925    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250    
Cargo cover 99    
Tachometer 120    
Convenience Package   995  
Cruise control 260    
Navigation system 1,200 2,129 1,696
Comfort Package 860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232    
Cargo cover 92    
Tachometer 112    
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 2,964 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 2,756 2,975 1,696
Destination 750 815 815
Total Price $18,404 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $17,168 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,960
Model Year201220092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$18,404$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,320-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,404$31,610$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$17,168$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-3,981-5,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,168$29,128$29,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,335$6,655$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,981-5,604

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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