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Style Overview

The 2008 Ford Explorer is a four-door midsize SUV available in XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels. The XLT seats five and comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 stereo with an auxiliary input jack and full power accessories. Eddie Bauer models provide two-tone paint, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, heated front seats, Ford Sync connectivity, faux wood interior trim and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The top-line Explorer Limited has those features plus monochromatic paint, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control (with a separate rear air-conditioner), power-adjustable pedals, a manually folding third-row seat (for seven-passenger capacity), a power front passenger seat and seat memory for the driver. Also included with the Limited are heated exterior mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an upgraded audio system with an in-dash CD changer and steering-wheel-mounted controlsMajor options include a third-row seat (with or without a power-fold feature), rear-seat climate control and upgraded stereo on non-Limited trims, power running boards, a heated windshield, second-row captain's chairs, Sync hands-free communication and entertainment integration system, a voice-activated navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a sunroof, satellite radio, 20-inch wheels and a Class III/IV towing package.
Style Comparisons

| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 single overhead cam (SOHC) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 7.0 in. painted alloy |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$26,495 |
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Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 single overhead cam (SOHC) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. painted alloy |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
leather upholstery |
$29,245 |
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Limited 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 single overhead cam (SOHC) 12-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
18 x 7.5 in. chrome alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
leather upholstery |
$33,055 |
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