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Compare 8 trims on the 2022 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.

2022 Ford Explorer

Base (2 styles)

Base RWD Base 4WD
$35,510
Starting MSRP
$37,510
Starting MSRP
24 combined MPG
MPG
23 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
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

King Ranch (2 styles)

King Ranch RWD King Ranch 4WD
$53,630
Starting MSRP
$55,630
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
400.0-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
$47,070
Starting MSRP
$49,070
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
$52,375
Starting MSRP
$54,375
Starting MSRP
26 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

ST (2 styles)

ST RWD ST 4WD
$49,260
Starting MSRP
$51,260
Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG
MPG
20 combined MPG
MPG
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
400.0-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

ST-Line (2 styles)

ST-Line 4WD ST-Line RWD
$47,760
Starting MSRP
$45,760
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

Timberline (1 style)

Timberline 4WD
$48,320
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
7
Seating Capacity

XLT (2 styles)

XLT RWD XLT 4WD
$38,570
Starting MSRP
$40,570
Starting MSRP
24 combined MPG
MPG
23 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
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity