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2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,105

2008 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $32,395
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
Roof rack crossbars 140 115
Running boards 595  
Paint, special white 595 295
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Polished alloy wheels 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
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   385
Power-folding third row seats   495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 47
Roof rack crossbars 133 97
Running boards 565  
Paint, special white 565 257
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
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
Navigation system   1,696
Remote start   326
Power-folding third row seats   421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 7,150 6,925
Options (change) 6,793 5,893
Destination 1,245 785
Total Price $56,775 $40,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,607
Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$56,775$40,105
Adjustments for Features-5,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,205$40,105

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Features Comparison: 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0$0
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 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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$11,345$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7890

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See a complete comparison of 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in113.7 in
Length198.8 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.8 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
2020 Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch-150Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested0100%
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%

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