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Or view all Ford advantages 2009 FORD  TAURUS X SEL FWD 2009 CHRYSLER  ASPEN Limited 4X2 2009 TOYOTA  HIGHLANDER Limited 4X2 2009 HONDA  PILOT EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Choose Different Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford PRICE SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Base Price MSRP* $28,270 $34,730 $33,070 $30,495 Destination Charge $825 $850 $800 $710 Comparably Equipped Price $29,095 $37,080 $33,870 $31,205 INTERIOR SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT SEATING Standard Seating 6 8 7 8 Front Bucket Seats Front Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Standard) Second Row Bucket Seat Second Row Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats With Manually Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Second Row Reclining Folding Heated Bucket Seats With Adjustable Headrests (Optional) Not Available Not Available Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Third Row Bench Seat Third Row Hideaway 50/50 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Third Row 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Third Row Hideaway Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Third Row 60/40 Split Flat Folding Removable Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Third Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Third Row Removable Seat Standard Not Available Standard Standard Rear Passenger Easy Entry Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Leather Seats Optional Optional Standard Not Available CLIMATE CONTROL Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Automatic Climate Control Optional Optional Standard Standard Rear HVAC Unit Optional Standard Optional Standard Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio; CD Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 276-Watts, Alpine® Sound System and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service) (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player; XM® Satellite Radio (XM® Satellite Radio Unavailable In Alaska or Hawaii and Is Provided On A 90-Day Free-Trial Basis Upon Vehicle Purchase) (Standard) CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Delayed Power Retention System Delayed Power Retention (Standard) Not Listed Not Listed Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows For 10-Minutes (Standard) Front Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard Trip Computer Trip Computer (Standard) Trip Computer (Standard) Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Trip Odometer (Standard) Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Miles To Empty (Standard) Door Mounted Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard Lower Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard Cupholders Standard Standard Standard Standard Reading or Map Light Standard Standard Standard Standard Delayed Courtesy Light Standard Not Listed Not Listed Standard Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Cargo Area Tiedowns Standard Standard Standard Standard Adjustable Foot Pedals Optional Optional Not Available Not Available PERFORMANCE SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard Battery Saver/Run Down Protection Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Extended Service Interval Standard Not Listed Standard Standard 4 Wheel ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Stability Control AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control) (Standard) Standard Standard Standard Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Independent Rear Suspension Independent Live Independent Independent Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard Standard Standard Engine Type 3.5-Liter Duratec, 60-Degree V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 263@6250, Torque Of 249@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 4.7-Liter Magnum®, 90-Degree V8, 16-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 303@5650, Torque Of 330@3950, Cast-Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 3.5-Liter, V6, VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 270@6200, Torque Of 248@4700, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 3.5-Liter i-VTEC®, 60 Degree V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 250@5700, Torque Of 253@4800, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 6-Cylinder Engine Standard Not Available Standard Standard Horsepower @ RPM 263@6250 303@5650 270@6200 250@5700 Torque @ RPM 249@4500 330@3950 248@4700 253@4800 Displacement (cc) 3496 4701 3456 3471 Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.64 X 3.49 3.66 X 3.41 3.70 X 3.27 3.50 X 3.66 Compression Ratio 10.3 9.0 10.8 10.5 Brakes (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc Brakes (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Disc Driveline Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Turning Diameter (Left) 40.0 39.9 38.7 37.9 Turning Diameter (Right) 40.0 39.9 38.7 37.9 Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Fuel System MPFI SEFI SEFI MPFI EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Fuel Economy City (mpg) 17 14 18 17 Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) 24 19 24 23 Combined Fuel Economy (mpg) 19 15 20 19 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Doors (Standard) 4 4 4 4 Wheelbase (in.) 112.9 119.2 109.8 109.2 Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 85.5 102.4 95.4 87.0 Ground Clearance (in.) 5.1 8.7 8.1 8.0 Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.) 3959 4859 4112 4310 Track Width Front (in.) 64.3 64.4 64.0 67.7 Track Width Rear (in.) 64.4 64.4 64.2 67.5 Fuel Capacity (gal.) 19.0 27.0 19.2 21.0 Front Head Room (in.) 39.4 40.8 40.6 40.0 Second Row Head Room (in.) 39.7 39.3 40.1 39.8 Third Row Head Room (in.) 38.6 39.2 36.3 38.2 Front Leg Room (in.) 40.8 41.4 43.2 41.4 Second Row Leg Room (in.) 40.4 37.4 38.3 38.5 Third Row Leg Room (in.) 33.4 34.5 29.9 32.1 Front Shoulder Room (in.) 58.5 59.4 59.7 61.5 Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 58.0 59.6 59.5 62.2 Third Row Shoulder Room (in.) 50.8 58.9 55.0 58.9 Front Hip Room (in.) 55.5 58.8 56.7 58.6 Second Row Hip Room (in.) 56.0 57.2 56.5 56.9 Third Row Hip Room (in.) 45.9 48.0 42.3 48.4 Length (in.) 200.3 200.8 188.4 190.9 Width (in.) 74.9 76.0 75.2 78.5 Height (in.) 67.6 74.3 69.3 72.7 TOWING Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.) 2000 4400 2000 3500 Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.) 2000 8900 5000 3500 Standard GVWR (lbs.) 5379 6450 5800 5952 Bedwidth Wall (in.) 46.9 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Bedwidth Wheel (in.) 46.2 48.2 Not Listed Not Listed EXTERIOR SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Front Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Heated Exterior Side Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard Electronic Parking Aid Optional Standard Standard Not Available Bumper, Step-Up Standard Not Available Standard Standard Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard) Standard Silver Alloy Wheels, 19-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard) Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard SAFETY SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Driver's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Passenger's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Child Safety Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard Standard Standard Standard Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock Standard Standard Standard Standard Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Standard Standard Rollover Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard Side Curtain Airbags Safety Canopy™ (Standard) Standard Standard Standard Crash Sensor Personal Safety System® (Standard) Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed WARRANTY SEL FWD Limited 4X2 Limited 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Basic (Months) 36 36 36 36 Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000 Powertrain (Months) 60 Unlimited 60 60 Powertrain (Miles) 60000 Unlimited 60000 60000 Corrosion Perforation (Months) 60 60 60 60 Corrosion Perforation (Miles) Unlimited 100000 Unlimited Unlimited Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. 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