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

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2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,645

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,675

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,901
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,320
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
Paint, special white 495 350
Polished alloy wheels 595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
255/50R20   630
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820 2,112
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638  
Paint, special white 421 298
Polished alloy wheels 506  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Sunroof   723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 10,645 10,280
Options (change) 9,191 8,959
Destination 825 815
Total Price $49,005 $46,645
Total Invoice $44,968 $42,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,093
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,005$46,645
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,315$46,645
Total Invoice$44,968$42,675
Adjustments for Features-3,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,582$42,675

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Features Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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$10,645$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3860

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length197.1 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
2011 Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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