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Ford Advantage  Where you see a Ford oval in the chart below, you have a Ford advantage. Click on the oval to get an explanation.
2009 EXPLORER 4X2
2009 FORD 
EXPLORER 4X2
XLT 4.0L

2009 TRAILBLAZER
2009 CHEVROLET 
TRAILBLAZER
LT1 2WD

2009 GRAND CHEROKEE
2009 JEEP 
GRAND CHEROKEE
Laredo 4X2

PRICE
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
Base Price MSRP*
Ford Advantage
$28,470
$29,155$30,450
Comparably Equipped Price
Ford Advantage
$29,285
$29,900$35,295
INTERIOR
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
SEATING
Third Row Bench Seat
Ford Advantage
Third Row 50/50 Split Folding Hideaway Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Optional)
Not AvailableNot Available
Third Row Folding Seat
Ford Advantage
Optional
Not AvailableNot Available
Third Row Removable Seat
Ford Advantage
Optional
Not AvailableNot Available
CLIMATE CONTROL
Rear HVAC Unit
Ford Advantage
Optional
Not AvailableNot Available
OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Ford Advantage
Standard
Not AvailableOptional
PERFORMANCE
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
Rear Suspension
Ford Advantage
Independent
LiveLive
Bore X Stroke (in.)
Ford Advantage
3.95 X 3.32
3.66 X 4.013.66 X 3.57
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
Wheelbase (in.)
Ford Advantage
113.7
113.0109.5
Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
Ford Advantage
85.8
80.167.4
Ground Clearance (in.)
Ford Advantage
8.3
7.88.2
Fuel Capacity (gal.)
Ford Advantage
22.5
22.021.1
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.)
Ford Advantage
58.9
58.558.5
Length (in.)
Ford Advantage
193.4
191.8188.0
TOWING
Standard Payload (lbs.)
Ford Advantage
1500
11941180
Standard GVWR (lbs.)
Ford Advantage
5955
55505700
SAFETY
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad
Ford Advantage
Optional
Not AvailableNot Available
Rollover Sensor
Ford Advantage
Standard
Not AvailableNot Available
WARRANTY
XLT 4.0L
LT1 2WDLaredo 4X2
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)
Ford Advantage
Unlimited
100000100000

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