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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,985

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,375

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $40,780
Base Invoice $30,178 $38,027
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Navigation system 1,995 795
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Roof rack crossbars 115 135
Paint, special white 295 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,325  
255/50R20 630  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Third-row seat 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Navigation system 1,696 694
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 66
Roof rack crossbars 97 118
Paint, special white 257 432
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,117  
255/50R20 536  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Second-row high console   87
Second-row buckets   655
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 10,805 6,595
Options (change) 9,412 5,756
Destination 785 895
Total Price $43,985 $48,270
Total Invoice $40,375 $44,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,985$48,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$46,575
Total Invoice$40,375$44,678
Adjustments for Features0-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,375$43,109

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Features Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,925$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
2008 Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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