Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$20,235

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Expedition XL SSV 4WD vs Explorer Active RWD
Measure	Expedition	Explorer	Winner
MSRP + destination	$60,495	$40,260	Explorer
Horsepower	N/A	300 hp	N/A
Torque	N/A	199 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	18 mpg	24 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	108.5 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	Expedition
Cargo, seats up	60.8 cu ft	46.0 cu ft	Expedition
Rear legroom	41.1 in	38.3 in	Expedition
Front legroom	43.9 in	43.0 in	Expedition
Length	209.9 in	198.7 in	Not scored
Width	79.9 in	78.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,668 lb	4,360 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	5,000 lb	N/A
Seats	N/A	6 to 7	N/A
Ground clearance	8.7 in	7.8 in	Expedition
0-60 mph	N/A	6.5 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Expedition XL SSV 4WD $57,700	Explorer ST 4WD $56,905	$795
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Expedition XL SSV 4WD $57,700	$19,235

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Explorer costs $23,435 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Explorer wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.