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Compare 3 trims on the 2012 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.

2012 Ford Explorer

Base (2 styles)

4WD 4dr Base FWD 4dr Base
$30,280
Starting MSRP
$28,280
Starting MSRP
19 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

Limited (2 styles)

FWD 4dr Limited 4WD 4dr Limited
$37,855
Starting MSRP
$39,855
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

XLT (2 styles)

4WD 4dr XLT FWD 4dr XLT
$34,095
Starting MSRP
$32,095
Starting MSRP
19 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity