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2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Kia Borrego
  2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2009 Kia Borrego LX
MSRP
$28,470
$26,245
Invoice $26,458 $24,640
MPG
City/Highway		 13/21 15/22
Rating 8.2 7.8
Bottomline If you are looking for a truck-based SUV that can tow, the Ford Explorer is ahead of most of its rivals. The 2009 Kia Borrego isn’t the type of vehicle that’s especially popular or fashionable at this time, but it’s a home run against the competition.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Great crash-test scores

Dislikes:

  • Ride can be choppy
  • Still doesn’t handle as well as car-based crossover utes
  • Rough V-6 engine

Likes:

  • Power from V-8
  • Smoothness of six-speed transmission
  • Surprising interior room with standard three rows of seats
  • Overall quality
  • Covered standard trailer hitch

Dislikes:

  • Industrial plastics covering backs of rear seats
  • Leather on plush LX feels like vinyl
  • Faux-metallic trim on dash and doors mars easily
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