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Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer
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$32,765
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
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$27,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Subaru Ascent
2020 Subaru Ascent
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$31,995
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8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.4-liter Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer Rear View Driving
2020 Ford Explorer Infotainment System
23
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Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
Side View Driving
Dashboard
18
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Subaru Ascent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
53
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.6-liter V6 Gas
2.4-liter Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Re-Circulating Ball
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
40.8 ft
38 ft

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P245/75SR17
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P245/75SR17
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Full-Size
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
18 MPG
23 MPG
City
21 MPG
16 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
21 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
9.8 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
22.5 gallons
19.3 gallons
Cruising Range City
403.2 miles
360 miles
405.3 miles
Cruising Range Highway
537.6 miles
472.5 miles
521.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
N/A
196.8 in
Height
69.9 in
72.6 in
71.6 in
Max Width
78.9 in
73.7 in
76 in
Front Width
66.9 in
61.9 in
64.4 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
61.9 in
64.2 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
116 in
113.8 in
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
8.7 in
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
41 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
41.3 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
55.8 in
61.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
55.6 in
57.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
37.2 in
38.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
40.4 in
40 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
56.8 in
60.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
56.7 in
57.5 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
N/A
31.7 in
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
N/A
36.3 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
57.2 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
N/A
45.9 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
N/A
4,430 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
70.6 ft³
86.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
31.5 ft³
47.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
31.5 ft³
17.8 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Baja Yellow Clearcoat, Build Out:11/13/2017
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Gobi Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Rhino Clearcoat
  • Xtreme Purple Pearlcoat
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
N/A
  • Slate Black, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
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

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

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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