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Compare 7 trims on the 2021 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.

2021 Ford Explorer

Base (2 styles)

Base 4WD Base RWD
$34,925
Starting MSRP
$32,925
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
24 combined MPG
MPG
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

King Ranch (2 styles)

King Ranch RWD King Ranch 4WD
$52,600
Starting MSRP
$54,600
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

Limited (2 styles)

Limited RWD Limited 4WD
$45,255
Starting MSRP
$47,255
Starting MSRP
24 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Engine
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

Platinum (2 styles)

Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD
$52,730
Starting MSRP
$53,335
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
25 combined MPG
MPG
365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

ST (1 style)

ST 4WD
$49,000
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity

Timberline (1 style)

Timberline 4WD
$46,015
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity

XLT (2 styles)

XLT 4WD XLT RWD
$37,075
Starting MSRP
$35,075
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
24 combined MPG
MPG
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
10-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity