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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,095

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,467

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,178 $35,268
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Third-row seat 375  
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Roof rack crossbars 115 120
Paint, special white 295 495
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
AWD 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 630  
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Third-row seat 319  
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 64
Roof rack crossbars 97 106
Paint, special white 257 421
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
AWD 2,117 1,820
255/50R20 536  
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 10,915 9,975
Options (change) 9,504 8,605
Destination 785 825
Total Price $44,095 $48,655
Total Invoice $40,467 $44,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,218
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,095$48,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$45,375
Total Invoice$40,467$44,698
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,467$41,685

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Features Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$7,565$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2008 Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats-200No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%

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