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2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2009 Toyota 4Runner
  2008 Ford Explorer XLT 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5
MSRP
$26,495
$26,980
$28,640
Invoice $24,771 $25,283 $25,860
MPG
City/Highway		 13/20 12/22 14/21
Rating 8.2 7.6 7.2
Bottomline As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat. If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available. The 2009 Toyota 4Runner isn’t as roomy or as efficient as newer crossover designs, but if you need towing or off-road capabilities, it’s a good, safe choice.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Stable handling
  • Power-folding third-row seat

Dislikes:

  • Ride isn't as smooth as car-based crossovers
  • V-6 engine noise

Likes:

  • Responsive V-6 and five-speed automatic
  • Impressive towing ability
  • Off-road toughness
  • Available tech features such as Bluetooth and Music Box

Dislikes:

  • Rather hard ride
  • Skimpy front seats
  • Stability control isn’t standard

Likes:

  • Quiet cabin
  • Handles quite well
  • Respectable acceleration from either engine
  • Good safety ratings for a truck-based ute

Dislikes:

  • Bad gas mileage
  • Cheap-feeling interior materials
  • Tight passenger space and tiny third row
  • Busy ride
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