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2009 Chrysler Aspen Limited RWD
2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
$34,730 Starting Price (MSRP)
$39,625 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Aspen Sub-Model Explorer
Make Chrysler Make Ford
Model Aspen Model Explorer
Model Year 2009 Chrysler Aspen Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer
Year 2009 Year 2025
MSRP $34,730 MSRP $39,625
Engine 4.7L V8 Gas Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 303 hp Horsepower 300 hp
Torque 330 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
City 14 MPG City N/A
Highway 19 MPG Highway N/A
Combined 15 MPG Combined N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City 378 miles Cruising Range City N/A
Cruising Range Highway 513 miles Cruising Range Highway N/A
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Independent Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Live axle Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Standard Power Liftgate Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Optional Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 8 seater Seating Capacity 7 seater
Curb Weight 4,866 lbs Curb Weight 4,344 lbs
Ground Clearance 8.7 in Ground Clearance 7.6 in
Wheelbase 119.2 in Wheelbase 119.1 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Front Tire P265/60R18 Front Tire P255/65HR18
Rear Tire P265/60R18 Rear Tire P255/65HR18
Front Width 64.4 in Front Width 66.9 in
Max Width 76 in Max Width 78.9 in
Height 74.3 in Height 69.6 in
Length 200.8 in Length 198.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.8 in Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 59.4 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 58.8 in Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.4 in Front Seat Leg Room 43 in
Rear Seat Headroom 39.3 in Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.6 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 57.2 in Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 37.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in
Third Row Headroom 39.2 in Third Row Headroom 38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room 58.9 in Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room 48 in Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in
Third Row Leg Room 34.5 in Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in
Maximum Towing Capacity N/A Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs