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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
Starting Price (MSRP)
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GMC Yukon
2021 GMC Yukon
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$50,700
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Land Rover Discovery
2020 Land Rover Discovery
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$52,300
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Overview

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
5.3-liter V8 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Diesel (+$995)
Engine
3.0-liter Supercharged V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
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GMC Yukon
2021 GMC Yukon Rear Angle View
2021 GMC Yukon Dashboard
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Land Rover Discovery
2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Rear View Driving
2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
5.3-liter V8 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Diesel (+$995)
3.0-liter Supercharged V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
332 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
N/A
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
8,400 lbs
8,201 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
N/A
18 MPG
City
21 MPG
N/A
16 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
N/A
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
N/A
9.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
24 gallons
23.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
N/A
376 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
N/A
493.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
210 in
195.1 in
Height
70.2 in
76.5 in
73 in
Max Width
78.9 in
81 in
78.7 in
Front Width
66.9 in
N/A
66.5 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
N/A
66.4 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
120.9 in
115 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
N/A
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
44.5 in
39 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
42.3 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
66 in
60.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
61.5 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
42 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
38.9 in
39 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
64.8 in
59.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
61.3 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
34.9 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
38.2 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
62.7 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
49.4 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
122.9 ft³
83.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
72.6 ft³
41.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
25.5 ft³
41.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
38.1 ft
40.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
19" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
19" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
265/65R18
P235/65VR19
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
265/65R18
P235/65VR19
Spare Tire
Compact
P265/70R17
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
N/A
  • Fuji White
  • Narvik Black

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Byron Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Indus Silver Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Farallon Black Premium Metallic
  • Namib Orange Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Dark Walnut/Slate, Cloth seating surfaces
  • Jet Black, Cloth seating surfaces
  • Acorn/Ebony/Acorn, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Acorn/Ebony/Acorn, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
N/A
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance Note
N/A
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
N/A
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Rust-Through
N/A
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
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