The 2009 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $33,935, the 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V6 (240A) 4x4 is powered by a 4.0L, 6-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009 Ford Explorer XLT V8 (125A) 4x2, priced at $29,780, is powered by a 4.6L, 8-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.