Marketing Strategy and Mix Recommendations
Marketing Strategy Key Points:
•
The Ford Edge continues to infuse energy into the Ford brand through its bold design and
flexibility, sporty handling and energetic performance.
•
The Edge will appeal to customers seeking a capable vehicle with package flexibility that
does not sacrifice style and performance.
•
Great new features for 2008MY including a Limited series, SYNC
communications & 20" wheels.
Key Selling Points:
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Bold Design: bold chrome grill, dual exhaust and sporty, confident stance
⎯ Standard 17" and available 18", 20" Wheels with eye-catching designs
⎯ Textured aluminum & chrome accents, contrast seat stitching on available
leather-trimmed seats and two tone door panels
⎯ Class exclusive two panel Panoramic Vista Roof™ with dual power shades
•
Available luxury technology: SYNC
Navigation System, SIRIUS® satellite radio, rear DVD entertainment system and
MP3/Audio input jack (standard)
•
Flexibility: available fold-flat passenger and standard 2nd row fold flat seats with an
available EasyFold™ 2nd row release switch in cargo area
•
Sporty Handling: Independent multilink suspension designed to deliver responsive,
confident handling
•
Energetic Performance: All-new 3.5L Duratec 35 V6 engine with 265hp and 250 lb-ft of
torque
•
Standard Ford Safety: AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control), Safety
Canopy™, and Side Impact Airbags
Recommended Mix:
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Engine Type
3.5L V6 Duratec 35 Engine
6-Speed Auto Transmission
Key Packages
Convenience Group
Premium Package
Seating Flexibility Package
Key Options
18" Painted Aluminum Wheel
18" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheel
18" Premium Chrome Clad Wheel
20" Premium Chrome Clad Wheel
Audiophile Sound System with CDX6 & 9
Speakers & Steering Wheel Controls
TM
Panoramic Vista Roof
Power Liftgate
Rear Entertainment System, DVD
Reverse Sensing System
®
SIRIUS
Satellite Radio with 6 Month Sub.
TM
SYNC
voice activated hands free system
Tricoat Paint
Voice Activated DVD Navigation System
*** Rates above represent full model year projections.
07/12/07
2008MY
Vehicle Line:
EDGE
TM
hands free communication, Voice Activated DVD
SE
25%
45%
55%
100%
100%
55%
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—
35%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15%
15%
25%
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—
TM
hands-free
Retail Mix***
SEL
Limited
43%
32%
50%
55%
50%**
45%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
25%
100%
29%
100%
—
—
30%
—
62%
40%
—
60%
35%
100%
40%
40%
20%
20%
10%
10%
30%
100%
30%
30%
45%
100%
11%
11%
16%
16%