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Compare Ford Explorer Platinum vs XLT
Compare Ford Explorer Platinum
vs
XLT
Ford
Explorer
2022
Compare Trims
$33,745 - $55,115
Price range (MSRP)
Ford Explorer For Sale
21/28 mpg
City/Hwy
300 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Ford Explorer Review and Specs
Select configuration:
Platinum RWD
Ford Explorer Platinum
$51,860
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Explorer Platinum For Sale
Select configuration:
XLT RWD
Ford Explorer XLT
$38,055
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Explorer XLT For Sale
Select configuration:
Base RWD
$33,745
Base 4WD
$35,745
XLT 4WD
$40,055
ST-Line RWD
$45,245
Limited RWD
$46,555
ST-Line 4WD
$47,245
Timberline 4WD
$47,305
ST RWD
$48,245
Limited 4WD
$48,555
ST 4WD
$50,245
King Ranch RWD
$53,115
King Ranch 4WD
$55,115
Select Configuration
What are the differences between the Ford Explorer Platinum and XLT?
Overview
Engine
3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
3.0L Turbo V6
(Optional)
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
3.0L Turbo V6
(Optional)
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
318 hp @ 6500 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
322 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,969 lbs
4,345 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
5,300 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
26 MPG
24 MPG
City
25 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
28 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
17.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
450 miles
375.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
468 miles
501.2 miles
Battery Range & Charge Times
Battery Size
1.5 kWh
N/A
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
6 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
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
21" x 9"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
21" x 9"
18" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P275/45WR21
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire
P275/45WR21
P255/65HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Forged Green Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Forged Green Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Optional Exterior Colors
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Comfort
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
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
US NHTSA crash test result
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
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
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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