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2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,370

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,441

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,901 $34,952
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Paint, special white 350 495
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 630  
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Paint, special white 298 421
Remote start 327  
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,112 1,820
255/50R20 536  
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 10,005 10,075
Options (change) 8,725 8,707
Destination 815 825
Total Price $46,370 $48,435
Total Invoice $42,441 $44,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year20092011
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$46,370$48,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$45,070
Total Invoice$42,441$44,484
Adjustments for Features0-3,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,441$41,393

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Features Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 
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
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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$7,280$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,091

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See a complete comparison of 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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.4,752 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 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2009 Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2011 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 seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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