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Compare 5 trims on the 2016 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.

2016 Ford Explorer

Base (2 styles)

4WD 4dr Base FWD 4dr Base
$33,050
Starting MSRP
$31,050
Starting MSRP
19 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
280.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 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)

4WD 4dr Limited FWD 4dr Limited
$43,300
Starting MSRP
$41,300
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
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

Platinum (1 style)

4WD 4dr Platinum
$52,970
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity

Sport (1 style)

4WD 4dr Sport
$43,500
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity

XLT (2 styles)

4WD 4dr XLT FWD 4dr XLT
$35,400
Starting MSRP
$33,400
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
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity