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Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer
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$32,765
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
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$25,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Nissan Murano
2020 Nissan Murano
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$31,530
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer Rear View Driving
2020 Ford Explorer Infotainment System
23
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Rear View
2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Driver And Front Passenger Seat
125
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Nissan Murano
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
42
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.5 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
25 MPG
23 MPG
City
21 MPG
22 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
7.1 (Est) Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
18.8 gallons
19 gallons
Cruising Range City
403.2 miles
413.6 miles
380 miles
Cruising Range Highway
537.6 miles
545.2 miles
532 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
69.9 in
66.1 in
66.6 in
Max Width
78.9 in
74.4 in
75.4 in
Front Width
66.9 in
64.3 in
64.6 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
64.7 in
64.6 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
108.9 in
111.2 in
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
7.3 in
6.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
44.1 in
40.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
41.2 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
59.1 in
59.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
57.5 in
55.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
40.9 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
39.2 in
39.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
58.3 in
58.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
56.3 in
55.2 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
N/A
N/A

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
3,591 lbs
3,823 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
1,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
71.3 ft³
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
35.9 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
35.9 ft³
32.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Earthy Bronze
  • Lava Orange
  • Machine Gray
  • Quartz White
  • Rainforest
  • Scarlet Red
  • Stormy Sea
  • Symphony Silver
  • Twilight Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Cayenne Red Pearl Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Pearl White Tricoat

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black/Beige, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Black/Black, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Espresso/Gray, Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Graphite, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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