Compare 8 trims on the 2023 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 RWD	Base 4WD
$36,760 Starting MSRP	$38,760 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
Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors	Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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King Ranch (2 styles)

King Ranch 4WD	King Ranch RWD
$56,525 Starting MSRP	$54,525 Starting MSRP
20 combined MPG MPG	21 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
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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Limited (2 styles)

Limited RWD	Limited 4WD
$47,420 Starting MSRP	$49,420 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
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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Platinum (2 styles)

Platinum RWD	Platinum 4WD
$54,270 Starting MSRP	$56,270 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
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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ST (2 styles)

ST 4WD	ST RWD
$52,005 Starting MSRP	$50,005 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
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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ST-Line (2 styles)

ST-Line RWD	ST-Line 4WD
$46,355 Starting MSRP	$48,355 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
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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Timberline (1 style)

Timberline 4WD
$49,330 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
Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity
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XLT (2 styles)

XLT 4WD	XLT RWD
$40,570 Starting MSRP	$38,570 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
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors	Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Forged Green Iconic Silver Metallic Brilliant Red Light Blue Metallic Diamond Red Tri-Coat Cobalt Blue Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White Agate Black Exterior Colors
7 Seating Capacity	7 Seating Capacity
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