Compare 2023 Ford Explorer - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,760 | $53,025 | $54,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,657 | $48,614 | $51,273 |
| Destination | $1,595 | $1,395 | $1,895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather/metal-look | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | 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 | Urethane | Leather | Leatherette |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | 4-way | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 35-30-35 Split-bench | Captain | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 11 JBL | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 1200W | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | SYNC 3 911 Assist | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar And Chevrolet Connected Services Capable |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Autolamp Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Reverse Sensing System | Front And Rear Parking Assist W/Automatic Braking (PA W/AB) | Front And Rear Park Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | PASS-Key III |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Alert | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist | Lane Keep Assist With Lane Departure Warning |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 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 (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 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 | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | 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 | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/65HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/55VR20.0 BSW AS | P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Gray Aluminum | 18" Silver 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 | N/A | Standard | Rainsense |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.5L I-4 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | OHV |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium 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 | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | 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 |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| 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 | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 10-spd Auto W/OD | CVTi-S 2-spd CVT W/OD | 10-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.58 | N/A | 3.23 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.8 " | 194.9 " | 210.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.9 " | 76.0 " | 81.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.2 " | 68.1 " | 75.8 " |
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.5L I-4 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5,500 Rpm | 186 @ 6,000 Rpm | 355 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 310 @ 3,500 Rpm | 175 @ 4,400 Rpm | 383 @ 4,100 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 243 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 180 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 199 | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 2 Horsepower | N/A | 54 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 2 Torque | N/A | 89 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 35 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.2 Seconds | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.70 " | 3.44/4.07 " | 3.78/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,345 Lbs. | 4,595 Lbs. | 5,473 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 6,000 Lbs. | 7,400 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,405 Lbs. | 1,834 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,300 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 7,900 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 14,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 " | 112.2 " | 120.9 " |
| Front Track | 66.9 " | 65.3 " | 68.5 " |
| Rear Track | 66.9 " | 65.4 " | 68.3 " |
| Turning Radius | N/A | 18.7 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Front Legroom | 43.0 " | 42.0 " | 44.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.0 " | 38.7 " | 42.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 32.2 " | 28.0 " | 34.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.7 " | 38.4 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | 37.1 " | 38.9 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.9 " | 36.1 " | 38.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 59.2 " | 57.2 " | 61.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 59.1 " | 57.0 " | 61.3 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 40.9 " | 45.6 " | 49.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.8 " | 59.0 " | 66.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 61.9 " | 58.4 " | 64.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 55.0 " | 62.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.2 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 25.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 87.8 Cu.ft. | 84.3 Cu.ft. | 122.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 153 Cu.ft. | 136 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 17.9 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | 24.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Excellent | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.1 | $1.23 | $1.57 |
| Depreciation | $22,215 | $26,264 | $35,282 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,728 | $5,320 | $5,393 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,474 | $5,221 | $10,464 |
| Insurance | $8,912 | $9,212 | $9,821 |
| Maintenance | $3,560 | $3,412 | $5,043 |
| Repairs | $1,887 | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| Opportunity Costs | $730 | $873 | $996 |
| Total Cost | $54,986 | $61,617 | $78,410 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 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 | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Head/neck | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Thigh/hip | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Leg/foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Restraints | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
