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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,370

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,701

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $32,395
Base Invoice $40,191 $30,178
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795 1,995
Rear bumper protector 75  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Roof rack crossbars 140 115
Paint, special white 595 295
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,325
255/50R20   630
Power-folding third row seats   495
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Navigation system 694 1,696
Rear bumper protector 66  
All-weather floor mats 66 47
Roof rack crossbars 122 97
Paint, special white 519 257
Second-row buckets 607  
Second-row high console 132  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
AWD   2,117
255/50R20   536
Power-folding third row seats   421
Options (change) 6,685 11,190
Options (change) 5,836 9,738
Destination 895 785
Total Price $50,680 $44,370
Total Invoice $46,922 $40,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,652
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,680$44,370
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,985$44,370
Total Invoice$46,922$40,701
Adjustments for Features-1,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,353$40,701

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Features Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,620$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,921 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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Option Package Details
2015 Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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