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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: $20,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,345

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $19,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,690 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $13,662 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Cruise control 280        
Navigation system 1,290        
Comfort Package 925        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250        
Tachometer 120        
Cargo cover 99 130 130 130 130
Interior ambient lighting 190        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cruise control 260        
Navigation system 1,200        
Comfort Package 860        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232        
Tachometer 112        
Cargo cover 92 124 124 124 124
Interior ambient lighting 177        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Options (change) 3,154 4,045 130 130 130
Options (change) 2,933 3,844 124 124 124
Destination 750 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,594 $39,060 $43,215 $47,075 $55,065
Total Invoice $17,345 $37,328 $41,315 $45,002 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,427
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$18,594$39,060$43,215$47,075$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,860-10,125-11,550-18,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,594$32,200$33,090$35,525$36,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$3,325$4,400
Total Invoice$17,345$37,328$41,315$45,002$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-6,556-9,680-11,041-17,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,345$30,772$31,635$33,961$34,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863$3,189$4,210

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelfortwoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPassionXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,960$10,820$14,085$15,510$22,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860$10,125$11,550$18,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,556-9,680-11,041-17,649

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelfortwoExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase73.5 in112.6 in
Length106.1 in198.3 in
Width61.4 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.081.7 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 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 XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested22510%
Total Not Requested197590%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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