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Compare 5 trims on the 1996 Ford Explorer

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

1996 Ford Explorer

Eddie Bauer (3 styles)

4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
$28,410
Starting MSRP
$30,415
Starting MSRP
$30,415
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
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160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Limited (3 styles)

4dr 112" WB Limited 4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD
$32,035
Starting MSRP
$34,950
Starting MSRP
$34,325
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
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160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Sport (2 styles)

2dr 102" WB Sport 2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD
$20,950
Starting MSRP
$22,780
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
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160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

XL (4 styles)

2dr 102" WB XL 2dr 102" WB XL 4WD 4dr 112" WB XL 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD
$19,770
Starting MSRP
$21,735
Starting MSRP
$21,170
Starting MSRP
$23,090
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
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160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

XLT (3 styles)

4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD 4dr 112" WB XLT
$25,910
Starting MSRP
$25,910
Starting MSRP
$23,905
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
160.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity