Compare 5 trims on the 2018 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.

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Base (2 styles)

Base 4WD	Base FWD
$34,290 Starting MSRP	$32,140 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
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Limited (2 styles)

Limited FWD	Limited 4WD
$42,090 Starting MSRP	$44,240 Starting MSRP
22 combined MPG MPG	21 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
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Platinum (1 style)

Platinum 4WD
$53,940 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
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Sport (1 style)

Sport 4WD
$45,950 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
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XLT (2 styles)

XLT FWD	XLT 4WD
$34,175 Starting MSRP	$36,325 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
View full specs	View full specs

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