Compare 2016 Ford Explorer - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $41,300 | $42,145 | $52,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $39,442 | $39,616 | $49,011 |
| Destination | $945 | $895 | $1,195 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 8 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-40 Bucket | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Power | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 12 Sony | 10 Bose | 6 |
| Amplifier | 390W | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | 911 Assist | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | OnStar Guidance |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Rear Park Assist | Rear Park Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Standard | Lane Keep Assist |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | TheftLock |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 24 Months/24,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS | P255/55HR20.0 BSW AS | P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 20" Silver Aluminum | 20" Machined Aluminum | 18" Polished Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | OHV |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance |
| Sequential Shift Control | SelectShift | TAPshift | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 3.16 | 3.08 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.3 " | 203.7 " | 224.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.9 " | 78.5 " | 80.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.0 " | 69.9 " | 74.4 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 290 @ 6,400 Rpm | 288 @ 6,300 Rpm | 355 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 255 @ 4,000 Rpm | 270 @ 3,400 Rpm | 383 @ 4,100 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 95 Mph | 92 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 56 Mph | 53 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.78/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,443 Lbs. | 4,713 Lbs. | 5,808 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,160 Lbs. | 6,411 Lbs. | 7,500 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,600 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,200 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,670 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 6,900 Lbs. | 10,250 Lbs. | 12,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 " | 118.9 " | 130.0 " |
| Front Track | 67.0 " | 67.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Track | 67.0 " | 67.1 " | N/A |
| Turning Radius | 19.6 '' | 20.2 '' | 21.5 '' |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 41.3 " | 45.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 " | 36.8 " | 39.7 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 32.0 " | 33.2 " | 34.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.4 " | 40.4 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.6 " | 39.4 " | 39.1 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.8 " | 38.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 57.3 " | 58.0 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.8 " | 57.8 " | 60.3 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 40.7 " | 48.3 " | 49.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.5 " | 61.5 " | 64.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.0 " | 61.0 " | 65.1 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.8 " | 57.6 " | 62.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 21.0 Cu.ft. | 24.4 Cu.ft. | 39.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 80.7 Cu.ft. | 116.3 Cu.ft. | 121.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 152 Cu.ft. | 151 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 18.6 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.02 | $0.99 | $1.18 |
| Depreciation | $25,013 | $23,757 | $29,866 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,780 | $2,855 | $3,498 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,261 | $7,261 | $8,116 |
| Insurance | $5,972 | $5,187 | $5,495 |
| Maintenance | $3,090 | $3,335 | $3,425 |
| Repairs | $1,773 | $1,894 | $1,965 |
| Opportunity Costs | $854 | $846 | $990 |
| Total Cost | $51,001 | $49,515 | $58,776 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
