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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,435

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,756

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,178 $32,901
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
Third-row seat 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars 115  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Remote start 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Paint, special white 295 350
Power-deployable running boards 695 695
4WD w/low range 2,325 2,320
Sunroof   850
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
Third-row seat 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars 97  
All-weather floor mats 47 64
Remote start 326 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Paint, special white 257 298
Power-deployable running boards 591 591
4WD w/low range 2,117 2,112
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 11,255 10,345
Options (change) 9,793 9,014
Destination 785 815
Total Price $44,435 $46,710
Total Invoice $40,756 $42,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$44,435$46,710
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$46,710
Total Invoice$40,756$42,730
Adjustments for Features-1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,655$42,730

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Features Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1010

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.7 in
Length193.4 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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