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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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$31,975
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7.6
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Overview

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

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Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
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2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
3,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
19 MPG
City
21 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
9.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
21.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
365.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
494.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
188.4 in
Height
70.2 in
73.6 in
Max Width
78.9 in
73.8 in
Front Width
66.9 in
62.9 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
62.9 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
118.4 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
9.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
42.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
38.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
41.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
56.7 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
72.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
31.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
31.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P245/75R17
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P245/75R17
Spare Tire
Compact
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
Bright White Clearcoat

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat, Build Out: 12/03/2020
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Hellayella Clearcoat
  • Hydro Blue Pearlcoat
  • Nacho Clearcoat
  • Sarge Green Clearcoat
  • Snazzberry Pearlcoat
  • Sting-Gray Clearcoat

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

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

Airbags

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

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
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
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