Here are the Ford advantages that Explorer has over the vehicles you've selected.
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 Where you see a Ford oval in the chart below, you have a Ford advantage. Click on the oval to get an explanation.
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2009 FORD EXPLORER 4X2
XLT 4.0L
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2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
LT1 2WD
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2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Laredo 4X2
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Base Price MSRP*
|  $28,470 | $29,155 | $30,450 | Comparably Equipped Price
|  $29,285 | $29,900 | $35,295 | |
 | Third Row Bench Seat
|  Third Row 50/50 Split Folding Hideaway Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Optional) | Not Available | Not Available | Third Row Folding Seat
|  Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Third Row Removable Seat
|  Optional | Not Available | Not Available |  | Rear HVAC Unit
|  Optional | Not Available | Not Available |  | Illuminated Vanity Mirror
|  Standard | Not Available | Optional | |
Rear Suspension
|  Independent | Live | Live | Bore X Stroke (in.)
|  3.95 X 3.32 | 3.66 X 4.01 | 3.66 X 3.57 | |
Wheelbase (in.)
|  113.7 | 113.0 | 109.5 | Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
|  85.8 | 80.1 | 67.4 | Ground Clearance (in.)
|  8.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | Fuel Capacity (gal.)
|  22.5 | 22.0 | 21.1 | Second Row Shoulder Room (in.)
|  58.9 | 58.5 | 58.5 | Length (in.)
|  193.4 | 191.8 | 188.0 |  | Standard Payload (lbs.)
|  1500 | 1194 | 1180 | Standard GVWR (lbs.)
|  5955 | 5550 | 5700 | |
Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad
|  Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Rollover Sensor
|  Standard | Not Available | Not Available | |
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)
|  Unlimited | 100000 | 100000 |
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