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

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2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 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 Year20092008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,901 $30,178
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Remote start 385 385
Sunroof 850  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Paint, special white 350 295
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
Roof rack crossbars   115
Power-folding third row seats   495
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234
Navigation system 1,696 1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats 64 47
Remote start 327 326
Sunroof 723  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101
Paint, special white 298 257
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
Roof rack crossbars   97
Power-folding third row seats   421
Options (change) 10,345 11,255
Options (change) 9,014 9,793
Destination 815 785
Total Price $46,710 $44,435
Total Invoice $42,730 $40,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year20092008
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$46,710$44,435
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,710$44,325
Total Invoice$42,730$40,756
Adjustments for Features0-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,730$40,655

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Features Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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$3,415$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-101

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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
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%

Option Package Details
2008 Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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