2020 Ford Explorer trim levels explained
Base to top
$25,485
- 13 trims. $32,765 to $58,250.
- Base: RWD. Top: Platinum 4WD.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $32,765 | $1,245 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| AWD | $34,765 | $1,245 | 2.3L | 300 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| XLT RWD | $36,925 | $1,245 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $37,085 | $1,245 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg to 23 mpg | N/A |
| XLT 4WD | $38,925 | $1,245 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,615 | $1,245 | 3.3L 6cyl | 318 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | N/A |
| Limited RWD | $48,380 | $1,245 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Limited 4WD | $50,380 | $1,245 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Limited RWD | $52,530 | $1,245 | 3.3L 6cyl | 318 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 28 mpg | N/A |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $54,725 | $1,245 | 3.3L 6cyl | 318 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | N/A |
| ST 4WD | $54,740 | $1,245 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Limited HEV 4WD | $55,050 | $1,245 | 3.3L 6cyl | 318 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 6 |
| Platinum 4WD | $58,250 | $1,245 | 3.0L 6cyl | 365 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
RWD to AWD: +$2,000
RWD $32,765 to AWD $34,765.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 23 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
AWD to XLT: +$4,160
AWD $34,765 to XLT 4WD $38,925.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
Adds as standard: Hill descent control, Alarm system, Push-button start, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, Roof rails.
XLT to Police Interceptor Utility: -$1,840
XLT 4WD $38,925 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $37,085.
- Cargo: 18.2 cu ft to 47.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Police Interceptor Utility to Limited: +$13,295
Police Interceptor Utility AWD $37,085 to Limited 4WD $50,380.
- Cargo: 47.9 cu ft to 18.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited to ST: +$4,360
Limited 4WD $50,380 to ST 4WD $54,740.
- Engine: 2.3L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 300 hp to 400 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: Front and rear parking sensors.
ST to Platinum: +$3,510
ST 4WD $54,740 to Platinum 4WD $58,250.
- Power: 400 hp to 365 hp.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel, Adaptive headlights.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility to Hybrid Limited: +$14,110
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD $40,615 to Hybrid Limited AWD $54,725.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid Limited to Limited HEV: +$325
Hybrid Limited AWD $54,725 to Limited HEV 4WD $55,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited RWD, $48,380.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Limited RWD, $48,380. Optional from XLT RWD, $36,925.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited RWD, $48,380. Optional from XLT RWD, $36,925.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited RWD, $48,380.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $32,765.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $32,765.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $32,765.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: RWD, $32,765.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited RWD, $48,380. Optional from XLT RWD, $36,925.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited RWD, $48,380.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Limited RWD, $48,380. Optional from XLT RWD, $36,925.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited RWD, $48,380. Optional from XLT RWD, $36,925.
- Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | AWD | XLT | Limited | ST 4WD | Platinum 4WD | Limited HEV 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | O | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: AWD, $34,765.
- Hybrid: Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, $40,615.
- 7 or more seats: RWD, 7 seats, $32,765.
- The most hp: ST 4WD, 400 hp, $54,740.
- The best mpg: Hybrid Limited RWD, 28 mpg, $52,530.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: RWD, XLT RWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, ST 4WD, Limited HEV 4WD.
- Dropped: FWD, XLT FWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$3,430.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | $34,515 | $34,765 | +$250 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $33,655 | $37,085 | +$3,430 |
| XLT 4WD | $36,550 | $38,925 | +$2,375 |
| Limited 4WD | $44,915 | $50,380 | +$5,465 |
| Platinum 4WD | $54,165 | $58,250 | +$4,085 |
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