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Compare Ford Explorer Base vs Platinum

$36,760 - $56,525
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Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer For Sale
21/28 mpg
City/Hwy
300 hp
Horsepower
8.3
Ford Explorer Review and Specs
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Ford Explorer Base
$36,760
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Ford Explorer Platinum
$54,270
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
415 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,969 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
5,300 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
21 MPG
City
21 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 (2023) Tons/yr
8.5 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
20.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
375.9 miles
363.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
501.2 miles
525.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
198.8 in
Height
70.2 in
70.2 in
Max Width
78.9 in
78.9 in
Front Width
66.9 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
8.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
6 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
18.2 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
48.1 in
48.1 in
Box Height (Area)
32.8 in
32.8 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
21" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
21" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/45WR21
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/45WR21
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Forged Green Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Forged Green Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Stone Blue Metallic
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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