Ford announces pricing for 2007 Expedition models
Hoping to rejuvenate sales of its big SUV, Ford Motor has cut prices across the board on 2007 Expedition models. Cutting the model range from four to three by dropping the 2006 base XLS model, the 2007 entry-level XLT is priced at $29,995 - $5,485 below last year's XLT, and $3,485 lower than the previous base model.The Eddie Bauer model comes in at $36,395 (a $3,200 drop) and the top of the line Limited is priced at $37,845 (down $3,500 from 2006).
All prices are for RWD versions - 4WD will set you back an extra $2,900. If you need extra room, there is an EL (extended length) version of each model for an extra $2,650.
The price reductions come with an enhanced standard equipment list, including Ford's new six-speed automatic, additional safety features, and an extended warranty.
[Source: Ford]
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Ken 3:47PM (7/24/2006)
Very cool and yet sad. It's great for the consumer but I would hate to have to make my living by being a Ford (or GM) supplier. I'm guessing the cost reduction has come from beating the tar our of their suppliers. Hopefully the crome wheels on the Expedition aren't plastic inserts like they are on the Explorer. I do have one of these on order. My apologies to Algore (he-he).
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Michael Karesh 3:57PM (7/24/2006)
The cost reduction will come from beating the tar out of HUGE rebates (often $5000+) and likely from cutting dealer margins, which are quite large on this model.
Can anyone point me toward a full price list, including options, if one exists? I'm not even seeing the release on the Ford media site.
My page for the Expedition, only 2006 prices at this point:
http://www.truedelta.com/models/Expedition.php
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Art 4:11PM (7/24/2006)
tahoe, eat your heart out.
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Anti-SUV 4:20PM (7/24/2006)
Look mommy,Ford's making a new school bus sized pile of shit!
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Tim 4:27PM (7/24/2006)
Whew, how clever. Can we at least get constructive criticism rather than childish and moronic comments?
Expedition looks great and should compete well with its competition, especially with the lesser price, which may help the consumer rationalize paying more for gas consumption.
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spider 4:54PM (7/24/2006)
""The price reductions come with an enhanced standard equipment list, including Ford's new six-speed automatic, additional safety features, and an extended warranty.
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...as well as a 8 year old design with a hideous new schnoz.
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Jeff R. 5:55PM (7/24/2006)
Very boring and tepid design overall. The front end is a little bit interesting and that's about it. Is a bit too angular and still looks a lot like the 2003 model in many places on the exterior. Given Ford's very grim financial situation I guess it would have been too costly for a more extensive redesign. The prices are very attractive, but Ford desperately needs sales so the prices must be reasonable. But I'm sure it will still be every bit as unreliable, recalled just as much, and still a personal safety hazard as Fords tend to be. Overall, GM's full-sive SUVs and the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia are far better choices and worth the extra $$$.
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JMa 6:23PM (7/24/2006)
Right vehicle, 5 years late. I don't think this will do much to brake the full size SUV fall or solve Ford's sales woes.
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Ken 10:17PM (7/24/2006)
Jeff R.,
You're kidding right? The Sequoia and Armada worth the extra money to purchase over the '07 Expedition? The Sequoia is how old now? The Armada is a bust. Try having your kid open the back door of a Armada from the outside. Can't reach the handle can they? Yep, great Japanese engineering there. Have you actually looked at the new Expedition's interior? It'll blow ANY SUV and most cars interior away. It also has a second generation IRS, which is something no one else has. As far as your comment on Ford and it's recalls, have you not heard of all the recent recalls Toyota has had? What about the recalls that Japanese government is probing toyota because it swept them under the rug and never recalled certain vehicles? And you want to rip Ford vehicles for being a safety hazard? I must also add I own an '05 Expedition that has been flawless and no recalls what so ever. Not one rattle in two years and 35K miles. What's the point of commenting about a vehicle from a company you wouldn't own anyway? You sound like the NY Times writing something positive about George Bush, it ain't gonna happen.
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YUE 11:41PM (7/24/2006)
I wonder who is buying it comparing to Hummer H3X, it is almost the same price, but really different performance. look what we can sell? no way to sell a single one (www.yueyesuv.com).
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Jeff R. 12:01AM (7/25/2006)
Ken-
You definitely should work at Ford's marketing department. As Paula Abdul used to tell nearly every American Idol contestant, "you have a great spirit". You love Ford so why not work for them? Ford needs people with lots of spirit to brighten up things in Dearborn (that and better products, unfortunately the '07 Expedition falls a little short). Even though you'll never convince me with your lame examples about why competing vehicles suck, your last line in the response was great and you sounded like a Ford advertisement. Most interesting counter-argument I've received!
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Koba 4:31AM (7/25/2006)
The truck looks lame to me. Besides the lower price and better technology, the truck lacks selling points, as neither are practical considerations in this segment. Ken, get over it, the japanese makes do have strength in this segment.
First of all, the Armada while being somewhat unreliable, offers a superb powerplant. It also dwarfs the 07 expedition in every interior dimension. These are both serious strengths given the high consideration they get within the segment. The door handles are irrelevant, as I doubt many kids could reach door handles in the traditional position.
If I were to drive one of these things, I would choose the Seqouia. It has a substantially stronger resale value as well as class leading reliability ratings in both CR and J.D. Power.
So Ken, drive what you want, but realize that the Expedition only leads the class in being high tech and cheap, two factors that I have never experienced going together well, and certainly not on top of many SUV buyers list of considerations.
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Koba 4:36AM (7/25/2006)
And also, Ken I hate to break it to you but the 07 Expedition's interior really isn't impressive. Most full size truck/suv's interiors suck, while the upper level 07 Tahoe is an exception. Looks like a wash to me in that area.
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Ken 9:31AM (7/25/2006)
Koba, you're saying the F-150 interior sucks? I'm going out on a limb and say that you've never been in one. The Armada is "somewhat" unreliable? Hmm, ok, if that's the way you want to put it. Picking a 5 or more year old designed Sequoia over a brand new Expedition, without even taking one for a drive first makes just a ton of sense.
I'm also going to go out on a limb and say neither you or John R. are canidates to own any vehicle in this catagory anyway, so what is the point of commenting on it? I am curious as to what vehicle each of you currently own?
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MikeW 10:26AM (7/25/2006)
Thumbs up on ZF 6hp26
Thumbs down on H13 headlights.
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Koba 2:34PM (7/25/2006)
Ken, I have driven the F-150, and it is nice, for a truck. Like I said, the segment is a wash in that department. They're all pretty utilitarian to me, which I like, but what I don't like is someone telling me how great it is. The interior of a corolla looks more upscale to me.
I guess I'm just showing my true colors, as I am a very practical person. Resale value matters, and the Sequoia is head and shoulders better off than Ford or GM. I don't like to waste money, if I ever started, it would be on a corvette or mercedes, not a commuter car.
BTW I'm not a prospective buyer in this segment, but I do enjoy discussing various vehicles, especially when they are of relevance to my friends and family. I currently drive an 86 Toyota pickup, in the past I've driven an 05 colorado, 95 dakota, 92 explorer, and the list goes on and on. I like trucks, and since I lack a family of my own, I will stick with them. Could I stand next to you in the Ford dealership and buy the same 07 Expedition? Probably, but that truck screams impracticality and waste to me. My vehicles suit my needs (and my frugality), and a full size SUV has never been called for.
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cR 3:30PM (7/26/2006)
Regarding:
"Look mommy,Ford's making a new school bus sized pile of shit!"
Again, moronic comments. The large SUVs that Ford makes are generally good.
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