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Compare 11 trims on the 2026 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.

2026 Ford Explorer

Active (100A) (2 styles)

Active (100A) 4WD Active (100A) RWD
$40,465
Starting MSRP
$38,465
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

Active (200A) (2 styles)

Active (200A) 4WD Active (200A) RWD
$42,585
Starting MSRP
$40,585
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

Platinum (2 styles)

Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD
$50,965
Starting MSRP
$52,965
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
6
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity

ST (2 styles)

ST 4WD ST RWD
$56,905
Starting MSRP
$54,905
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
7
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

ST-Line (2 styles)

ST-Line 4WD ST-Line RWD
$47,155
Starting MSRP
$45,155
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
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

Tremor (1 style)

Tremor 4WD
$48,465
Starting MSRP
23 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
6
Seating Capacity