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Compare 5 trims on the 1997 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.

1997 Ford Explorer

Eddie Bauer (3 styles)

4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
$29,065
Starting MSRP
$30,730
Starting MSRP
$31,070
Starting MSRP
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205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-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 4WD 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD 4dr 112" WB Limited
$35,005
Starting MSRP
$34,670
Starting MSRP
$32,720
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
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205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear 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
$21,265
Starting MSRP
$23,095
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
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205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-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)

4dr 112" WB XL 4WD 2dr 102" WB XL 4WD 4dr 112" WB XL 2dr 102" WB XL
$23,405
Starting MSRP
$22,050
Starting MSRP
$21,485
Starting MSRP
$20,085
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
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205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

XLT (3 styles)

4dr 112" WB XLT 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD 4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD
$24,220
Starting MSRP
$26,225
Starting MSRP
$26,225
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity