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2003 Ford Explorer Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2003 Ford Explorer comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2003
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Trim
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Utility
- Eddie Bauer 4WD V8
- Eddie Bauer 4WD V6
- Eddie Bauer AWD V8
- Eddie Bauer AWD V6
- Eddie Bauer RWD V6
- Eddie Bauer RWD V8
- Limited 4WD V6
- Limited 4WD V8
- Limited AWD V8
- Limited AWD V6
- Limited RWD V6
- Limited RWD V8
- NBX 4WD V8
- NBX 4WD V6
- NBX AWD V8
- NBX AWD V6
- NBX RWD V8
- NBX RWD V6
- XLS 4WD V6
- XLS AWD V6
- XLS RWD V6
- XLS Sport 4WD V6
- XLS Sport AWD V6
- XLS Sport RWD V6
- XLT 4WD V6
- XLT 4WD V8
- XLT AWD V6
- XLT AWD V8
- XLT RWD V8
- XLT RWD V6
- XLT Sport 4WD V6
- XLT Sport 4WD V8
- XLT Sport AWD V8
- XLT Sport AWD V6
- XLT Sport RWD V8
- XLT Sport RWD V6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Ford Explorer XLS
Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
Land Rover Freelander SE
Toyota 4Runner SR5
MSRP
$28,510.00
$27,487.00
$27,775.00
$28,305.00
Destination
$645.00
$595.00
$625.00
$510.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Ford Explorer XLS
Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
Land Rover Freelander SE
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Standard Engine
4L 210hp V6
3.5L 197hp V6
2.5L 174hp V6
4.7L 235hp V8
Horsepower
210 @ 5100 RPM
197 @ 5000 RPM
174 @ 6250 RPM
235 @ 4800 RPM
Torque
254 @ 3700 RPM
223 @ 3500 RPM
177 @ 4000 RPM
320 @ 3400 RPM
Valves
2
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
4016
3497
2497
4664
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.9 X 3.3
3.7 X 3.4
3.1 X 3.3
3.7 X 3.3
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9:1
10.5:1
9.6:1
Fuel Economy
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
Land Rover Freelander SE
Toyota 4Runner SR5
City (mpg)
15
17
17
16
Highway (mpg)
21
21
20
20
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4334.3
3970.5
N/A
4155.7
Wheelbase (in.)
113.8
107.3
101
109.8
Length (in.)
189.5
181.1
175
189
Width (in.)
72.1
69.9
71.1
73.8
Height (in.)
71.4
68.3
69.2
69.1
Track Front (in.)
60.9
57.7
60.4
62
Track Rear (in.)
61.2
58.3
60.8
62
Ground Clearance (in.)
8.5
8.7
7.3
8.9
Interior Dimensions
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.9
38.9
38.4
39.7
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.9
38.5
38.9
39.1
Front Legroom (in.)
42.4
42.8
41.8
41.7
Rear Legroom (in.)
35.9
33.5
36.8
34.7
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
59.1
55.5
55.9
58
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
58.9
55.5
53.1
57.2
Front Hip Room (in.)
55
53.1
N/A
55.3
Rear Hip Room (in.)
54.2
50.8
N/A
55.3
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
93.6
N/A
103.1
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
strut
wishbone
Rear Suspension
wishbone
beam
strut
beam
Tires
235/70R16
255/70R16
225/55R17
265/70R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Toyota 4Runner SR5
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Land Rover Freelander SE
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS
Land Rover Freelander SE
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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