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2009 RANGER REGULAR CAB 4X2
2009 FORD 
RANGER REGULAR CAB 4X2
112-in. WB XL Styleside

2009 TACOMA 4X4
2009 TOYOTA 
TACOMA 4X4
Access Cab V6 Automatic

2009 COLORADO EXTENDED CAB 4WD
2009 CHEVROLET 
COLORADO EXTENDED CAB 4WD
LT1

2009 DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4X4
2009 DODGE 
DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4X4
TRX

PRICE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Base Price MSRP*
Ford Advantage
$16,395
$25,475
$23,505
$29,985
Destination Charge
Ford Advantage
$720
$800
$780
$740
Comparably Equipped Price
Ford Advantage
$17,115
$26,275
$24,285
$31,365
INTERIOR
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
SEATING
Standard Seating
3
4
5
4
Front Split Bench Seat
Front 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Standard)
Not Available
Front 60/40 Split Reclining Bench Seat With Integral Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest (Standard)
Not Available
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Radio
AM/FM Radio With Speakers (Standard)
AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player: MP3/WMA Player (Standard)
AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Satellite Radio Unavailable In Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands; Satellite Service Is Provided On A 3-Month Trial Basis Upon Purchase) (Standard)
AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii) (Standard)
CD Player
Optional
Standard
Standard
Standard
OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
Front Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tilt Steering Column
Optional
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cargo Area Tiedowns
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
PERFORMANCE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Manual Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Not Available
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Not Available
Automatic Transmission
5-Speed Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Optional)
5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Optional)
4-Speed Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Power Steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Battery Saver/Run Down Protection
Standard
Not Listed
Standard
Standard
Extended Service Interval
Standard
Standard
Standard
Not Listed
4 Wheel ABS Brakes
Standard
Standard
Standard
Optional
Front Suspension
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Rear Suspension
Live
Live
Live
Live
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Standard
Not Listed
Standard
Engine Type
2.3-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 143@5250, Torque Of 154@3750, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)
4.0-Liter, V6, VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 236@5200, Torque Of 266@4000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)
2.9-Liter Vortec, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 185@5600 and Torque Of 190@2800 (Standard)
3.7-Liter, 90-Degree V6, 12-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 210@5200, Torque Of 235@4000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)
4-Cylinder Engine
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Horsepower @ RPM
143@5250
236@5200
185@5600
210@5200
Torque @ RPM
154@3750
266@4000
190@2800
235@4000
Displacement (cc)
2260
3956
2901
3701
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.44 X 3.70
3.70 X 3.74
3.70 X 4.00
3.66 X 3.57
Compression Ratio
9.7
10.0
10.0
9.7
Brakes (Front)
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes (Rear)
Drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Driveline
Rear Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive - Part Time
Four Wheel Drive - Part Time
Four Wheel Drive - Part Time
Steering Type
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Turning Diameter (Left)
Ford Advantage
37.7
40.7
44.3
44.0
Turning Diameter (Right)
Ford Advantage
37.7
40.7
44.3
44.0
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Fuel System
MPFI
EFI
SEFI
SEFI
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Fuel Economy City (mpg)
Ford Advantage
21
16
18
14
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg)
Ford Advantage
26
20
24
18
Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
Ford Advantage
23
18
20
15
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Doors (Standard)
2
4
4
4
Wheelbase (in.)
111.5
127.8
126.0
131.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
8.9
9.4
10.4
7.9
Curb Weight Manual (lbs.)
3120
Not Available
3878
4535
Track Width Front (in.)
58.5
63.0
59.6
62.8
Track Width Rear (in.)
57.3
63.4
57.5
62.9
Fuel Capacity (gal.)
17.0
21.0
19.0
22.0
Front Head Room (in.)
39.2
40.0
39.6
39.6
Front Leg Room (in.)
Ford Advantage
42.4
41.7
42.2
41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.5
57.7
57.1
57.7
Front Hip Room (in.)
52.7
53.6
53.3
54.9
Length (in.)
189.4
208.1
207.1
218.5
Width (in.)
69.3
74.6
68.6
76.4
Height (in.)
Ford Advantage
66.2
69.9
67.6
68.6
TOWING
Standard Payload (lbs.)
1180
1280
1360
1470
Maximum Payload (lbs.)
1180
1280
1360
1470
Standard GVWR (lbs.)
4300
5350
5300
6010
Maximum GVWR (lbs.)
4300
5350
5300
6010
Bedlength (in.)
72.7
73.5
72.8
78.8
Bedwidth Wall (in.)
54.4
56.7
57.2
59.6
Bedwidth Wheel (in.)
40.5
41.5
42.6
45.2
Bed Height (in.)
16.5
18.0
18.6
17.6
EXTERIOR
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tinted Glass
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Privacy Glass
Optional
Optional
Standard
Standard
Bumper, Step-Up
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Fold Down Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Removable Pickup Truck Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Underbody Tire Carrier
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
SAFETY
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Driver's Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger's Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Side Guard Door Beams
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Crash Sensor
Personal Safety System® (Standard)
Not Listed
Standard
Not Listed
WARRANTY
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Basic (Months)
36
36
36
36
Basic (Miles)
36000
36000
36000
36000
Powertrain (Months)
60
60
60
Unlimited
Powertrain (Miles)
60000
60000
100000
Unlimited
Corrosion Perforation (Months)
60
60
72
60
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)
Unlimited
Unlimited
100000
100000

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