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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,140

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,814

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,178 $39,800
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 120
Roof rack crossbars 115 140
Paint, special white 295 595
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Rear bumper protector   75
Running boards   595
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Polished alloy wheels   595
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  
Navigation system 1,696  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 114
Roof rack crossbars 97 133
Paint, special white 257 565
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Rear bumper protector   71
Running boards   565
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,960 8,705
Options (change) 6,851 8,281
Destination 785 945
Total Price $41,140 $51,325
Total Invoice $37,814 $49,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,140$51,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,140$44,225
Total Invoice$37,814$49,026
Adjustments for Features0-6,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,814$42,244

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Features Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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 spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,782

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2017 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.7 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2017 Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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