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2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,420

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,793

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $42,090
Base Invoice $32,901 $40,196
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Paint, special white 350 595
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars   140
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   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 114
Paint, special white 298 565
Remote start 327  
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Roof rack crossbars   133
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   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,055 8,730
Options (change) 6,077 8,305
Destination 815 995
Total Price $43,420 $51,815
Total Invoice $39,793 $49,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year20092018
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$43,420$51,815
Adjustments for Features0-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,420$44,770
Total Invoice$39,793$49,496
Adjustments for Features0-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,793$42,766

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Features Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Total Value of Features$5,890$12,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,730

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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
2009 Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
2018 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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