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Compare Ford Explorer ST vs XLT

$36,760 - $56,525
Price range (MSRP)
Ford Explorer
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21/28 mpg
City/Hwy
300 hp
Horsepower
8.3
Ford Explorer Review and Specs
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Ford Explorer ST
$50,005
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Ford Explorer XLT
$38,570
Starting Price (MSRP)
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What are the differences between the Ford Explorer ST and XLT?

Overview

Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
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: 18 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
415 lb-ft @ 3500 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
4,701 lbs
4,345 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
5,300 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
24 MPG
City
18 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.8 (2022) Tons/yr
7.3 (2022) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

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

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
20" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/55VR20
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire
P255/55VR20
P255/65HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue 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

  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Stone Blue Metallic
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Diamond Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Stone Blue Metallic
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Optional
Optional
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
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
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
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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