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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,105

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $48,380 $58,250
Rear HVAC unit 285    
Third-row seat 375    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Navigation system 1,995    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 115 140 140
Paint, special white 295 595 595
Remote start 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Power-folding third row seats 495    
Running boards   595 595
Second-row buckets   695 695
Second-row high console   150 150
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit 243    
Third-row seat 319    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Navigation system 1,696    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
All-weather floor mats 47 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 97 133 133
Paint, special white 257 565 565
Remote start 326    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Power-folding third row seats 421    
Running boards   565 565
Second-row buckets   660 660
Second-row high console   144 144
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,925 6,580 4,290
Options (change) 5,893 6,251 4,076
Destination 785 1,245 1,245
Total Price $40,105 $56,205 $63,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,562
Model Year200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA5T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$40,105$56,205$63,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,170-12,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,105$51,035$51,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440

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Features Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Ford Explorer

Model Year200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$11,820$18,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,170$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-690-1,027

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.1 in
Length193.4 in198.8 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft387.8 ft3

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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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested-125100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2020 Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
2020 Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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