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2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,652 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
6,600 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
24 MPG
20 MPG
City
21 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
24 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
8.8 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
24.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
442.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
590.4 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
198.8 in
N/A
Height
70.2 in
70.7 in
Max Width
78.9 in
75.8 in
Front Width
66.9 in
64.7 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
65.2 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
114.8 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
N/A
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
40.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
58.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
38.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
58.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
N/A
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
80.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
38.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
38.2 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
38.7 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 8"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P255/50HR19
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P255/50HR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Black
Polar White
Optional Exterior Colors
N/A
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Dakota Brown Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Palladium Silver Metallic
Steel Gray Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
Standard Interior Materials
N/A
Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Gray/Dark Gray, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Optional Interior Materials
N/A
Black, Dinamica/MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
Gray/Dark Gray, Leather Upholstery
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Optional
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
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
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating
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
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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