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Or view all Ford advantages 2009 FORD  EXPLORER 4X2 XLT 4.0L 2009 CHEVROLET  TRAILBLAZER LT1 2WD 2009 JEEP  GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4X2 Choose Different Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford PRICE XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Base Price MSRP* $28,470 $29,155 $30,450 Destination Charge $815 $745 $780 Comparably Equipped Price $29,285 $29,900 $35,295 INTERIOR XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 SEATING Standard Seating 5 5 5 Front Bucket Seats 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 Low Back 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 8 Ways Total (Standard) Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Second Row Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Not Available 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 Leather Seats Optional Not Available Optional CLIMATE CONTROL Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Rear HVAC Unit Optional Not Available Not Available Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Standard Not Listed Standard ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio With 80-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii) (Standard) CD Player Standard Standard Standard OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Delayed Power Retention System Delayed Power Retention Operates Audio and Power Windows (Standard) Delayed Power Retention (Standard) Delayed Power Retention Operates Power Windows (Standard) Front Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet Standard Standard Optional Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Trip Computer Trip Computer (Standard) Not Available Trip Computer (Standard) Door Mounted Storage Standard Standard Standard Lower Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Seatback Storage Standard Standard Not Available Cupholders Standard Standard Standard Reading or Map Light Standard Standard Standard Delayed Courtesy Light Standard Standard Not Listed Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Not Available Optional Cargo Area Tiedowns Standard Standard Standard Remote Decklid/Tailgate Release Standard Not Available Not Listed Adjustable Foot Pedals Optional Not Available Optional PERFORMANCE XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Automatic Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard) 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor-Mounted Shifter (Standard) Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Battery Saver/Run Down Protection Standard Standard Standard Extended Service Interval Standard Standard Not Listed 4 Wheel ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Stability Control AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control) (Standard) Standard Standard Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Rear Suspension Independent Live Live Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard Standard Engine Type 4.0-Liter, V6, 12-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 210@5100, Torque Of 254@3700, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 4.2-Liter Vortec, I6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 285@6000, Torque Of 276@4600, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (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) 6-Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Horsepower @ RPM 210@5100 285@6000 210@5200 Torque @ RPM 254@3700 276@4600 235@4000 Displacement (cc) 4009 4161 3701 Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.95 X 3.32 3.66 X 4.01 3.66 X 3.57 Compression Ratio 9.7 10.3 9.6 Brakes (Front) Disc Disc Disc Brakes (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Driveline Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Turning Diameter (Left) 36.8 36.4 37.1 Turning Diameter (Right) 36.8 36.4 37.1 Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Fuel Economy City (mpg) 14 15 16 Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) 20 21 21 Combined Fuel Economy (mpg) 16 17 18 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Doors (Standard) 4 4 4 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 Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.) 4455 4356 4261 Track Width Front (in.) 60.9 63.1 62.0 Track Width Rear (in.) 61.8 62.1 62.0 Fuel Capacity (gal.) 22.5 22.0 21.1 Front Head Room (in.) 39.8 40.2 39.7 Second Row Head Room (in.) 38.7 39.6 39.3 Third Row Head Room (in.) 37.4 Not Available Not Available Front Leg Room (in.) 42.4 46.9 41.7 Second Row Leg Room (in.) 36.9 37.0 35.5 Third Row Leg Room (in.) 34.9 Not Available Not Available Front Shoulder Room (in.) 59.0 58.5 59.1 Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 58.9 58.5 58.5 Third Row Shoulder Room (in.) 53.1 Not Available Not Available Front Hip Room (in.) 55.4 56.0 57.6 Second Row Hip Room (in.) 55.5 58.2 60.6 Third Row Hip Room (in.) 45.3 Not Available Not Available Length (in.) 193.4 191.8 188.0 Width (in.) 73.7 74.7 72.6 Height (in.) 71.9 72.5 68.9 TOWING Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.) 3500 5400 3500 Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.) 5375 6800 7400 Standard Payload (lbs.) 1500 1194 1180 Maximum Payload (lbs.) 1500 1645 1190 Standard GVWR (lbs.) 5955 5550 5700 Maximum GVWR (lbs.) 5955 6001 6010 Bedlength (in.) 38.7 39.7 Not Listed Bedwidth Wall (in.) 48.3 Not Listed Not Listed Bedwidth Wheel (in.) 45.3 46.1 Not Listed Bed Height (in.) 32.9 39.6 Not Listed EXTERIOR XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Electronic Parking Aid Optional Not Available Optional Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7.0-In. (Standard) Sport Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard) Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Not Available Standard Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard SAFETY XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Driver's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Passenger's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Child Safety Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard Standard Standard Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock Standard Standard Standard Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad Optional Not Available Not Available Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Optional Panic Button or Alarm Standard Standard Not Listed Rollover Sensor Standard Not Available Not Available Side Curtain Airbags Safety Canopy™ (Standard) Standard Standard Crash Sensor Standard Standard Standard WARRANTY XLT 4.0L LT1 2WD Laredo 4X2 Basic (Months) 36 36 36 Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 Powertrain (Months) 60 60 Unlimited Powertrain (Miles) 60000 100000 Unlimited Corrosion Perforation (Months) 60 72 60 Corrosion Perforation (Miles) Unlimited 100000 100000 Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. 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