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Compare 5 trims on the 2005 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.

2005 Ford Explorer

Eddie Bauer (4 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD
$34,100
Starting MSRP
$34,910
Starting MSRP
$36,350
Starting MSRP
$37,160
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

Limited (4 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD
$34,985
Starting MSRP
$37,240
Starting MSRP
$35,795
Starting MSRP
$38,050
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
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0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/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
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

XLS (2 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD
$27,165
Starting MSRP
$29,655
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

XLS Sport (2 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD
$28,595
Starting MSRP
$30,845
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

XLT (4 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT
$30,000
Starting MSRP
$32,250
Starting MSRP
$33,060
Starting MSRP
$30,810
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

XLT Sport (4 styles)

4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD
$32,175
Starting MSRP
$31,370
Starting MSRP
$33,620
Starting MSRP
$34,430
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity