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2022 Ford Explorer trim levels explained

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Gas (16)RWD$35,510AWD$37,510Police Interceptor Utilit…$37,740XLT RWD$38,570XLT 4WD$40,570ST-Line RWD$45,760Limited RWD$47,070ST-Line 4WD$47,760Timberline 4WD$48,320Limited 4WD$49,070ST RWD$49,260ST 4WD$51,260Platinum RWD$52,375King Ranch RWD$53,630Platinum 4WD$54,375King Ranch 4WD$55,630Hybrid (7)Police Interceptor Utilit…$41,110Limited RWD$52,060Platinum RWD$52,375Limited HEV 4WD$54,060Limited AWD$54,060Platinum HEV 4WD$54,375Platinum AWD$54,375
23 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 23 trims

2022 Ford Explorer trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
RWD$35,510$1,4952.3L 4cyl300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg7
AWD$37,510$1,4952.3L300 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg7
Police Interceptor Utility AWD$37,740$1,495N/AN/AAWD10-speed automatic19 mpg to 23 mpgN/A
XLT RWD$38,570$1,4952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
XLT 4WD$40,570$1,4952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD$41,110$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
ST-Line RWD$45,760$1,4952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
Limited RWD$47,070$1,4952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
ST-Line 4WD$47,760$1,4952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Timberline 4WD$48,320$1,4952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic21 mpg6
Limited 4WD$49,070$1,4952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
ST RWD$49,260$1,4953.0L400 hpRWD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
ST 4WD$51,260$1,4953.0L 6cyl400 hp4WD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
Hybrid Limited RWD$52,060$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg to 27 mpg7
Platinum RWD$52,375$1,4953.3L318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg6
Hybrid Platinum RWD$52,375$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg to 27 mpg7
King Ranch RWD$53,630$1,4953.0L400 hpRWD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
Limited HEV 4WD$54,060$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hp4WD10-speed automatic25 mpg7
Hybrid Limited AWD$54,060$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
Platinum 4WD$54,375$1,4953.3L318 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Platinum HEV 4WD$54,375$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hp4WD10-speed automatic25 mpg7
Hybrid Platinum AWD$54,375$1,4953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
King Ranch 4WD$55,630$1,4953.0L 6cyl400 hp4WD10-speed automatic20 mpg6

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. RWD to AWD: +$2,000

    RWD $35,510 to AWD $37,510.

    • Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
    • MPG: 24 mpg to 23 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  2. AWD to Police Interceptor Utility: +$230

    AWD $37,510 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $37,740.

    • Cargo: 18.2 cu ft to 47.9 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  3. Police Interceptor Utility to XLT: +$2,830

    Police Interceptor Utility AWD $37,740 to XLT 4WD $40,570.

    • Cargo: 47.9 cu ft to 18.2 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  4. XLT to ST-Line: +$7,190

    XLT RWD $38,570 to ST-Line RWD $45,760.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Remote start, Side view cameras, plus 4 more.

  5. ST-Line to Limited: +$1,310

    ST-Line RWD $45,760 to Limited RWD $47,070.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated rear seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Garage door opener, Roof rails.

  6. Limited to Timberline: -$750

    Limited 4WD $49,070 to Timberline 4WD $48,320.

    • MPG: 23 mpg to 21 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Limited-slip differential.

  7. Timberline to ST: +$2,940

    Timberline 4WD $48,320 to ST 4WD $51,260.

    • Engine: 2.3L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
    • Power: 300 hp to 400 hp.
    • MPG: 21 mpg to 20 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Cruise control, Folding rear seat, Power-folding third row, Power-folding mirrors.

  8. ST to Platinum: +$3,115

    ST RWD $49,260 to Platinum RWD $52,375.

    • Engine: 3.0L to 3.3L.
    • Power: 400 hp to 318 hp.
    • MPG: 20 mpg to 26 mpg.

    Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Heated rear seats, Side view cameras, Front and rear parking sensors, Live traffic, plus 6 more.

  9. Platinum to King Ranch: +$1,255

    Platinum RWD $52,375 to King Ranch RWD $53,630.

    • Engine: 3.3L to 3.0L.
    • Power: 318 hp to 400 hp.
    • MPG: 26 mpg to 20 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

  1. Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility to Hybrid Limited: +$12,950

    Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD $41,110 to Hybrid Limited AWD $54,060.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Platinum: +$315

    Hybrid Limited RWD $52,060 to Hybrid Platinum RWD $52,375.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. Hybrid Platinum to Limited HEV: -$315

    Hybrid Platinum AWD $54,375 to Limited HEV 4WD $54,060.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  4. Limited HEV to Platinum HEV: +$315

    Limited HEV 4WD $54,060 to Platinum HEV 4WD $54,375.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Adaptive headlights.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited RWD, $47,070.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line RWD, $45,760. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: ST-Line RWD, $45,760. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $35,510.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $35,510.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $35,510.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: RWD, $35,510.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: ST-Line RWD, $45,760. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: ST-Line RWD, $45,760. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line RWD, $45,760. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited RWD, $47,070.
  • Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2022 Ford Explorer: features by trim
FeatureRWDAWDXLTST-LineLimitedTimberline 4WDSTPlatinumKing RanchLimited HEV 4WDPlatinum HEV 4WD
Leather seatsNNNNSNSSSSS
Heated front seatsNNSSSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNOSSSSSSSS
360 cameraNNOSSSOSSSS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSSSSSSSSS
Third rowSSSSSSSSSSS
NavigationNNOSSSOSSSS
Premium audioNNOSSOOOOSO
Remote startNNOSSSSSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNNSSOSNSS
Panoramic roofNNNNNNNNNNN

No equipment data: Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Platinum RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: AWD, $37,510.
  • Hybrid: Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, $41,110.
  • 7 or more seats: RWD, 7 seats, $35,510.
  • The most hp: ST RWD, 400 hp, $49,260.
  • The best mpg: Platinum RWD, 26 mpg, $52,375.

New for 2022

Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: ST-Line RWD, ST-Line 4WD, ST RWD, Hybrid Platinum RWD.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 19 trims. Median change: +$1,815.
Price change by trim, 2021 to 2022
Trim20212022Change
RWD$32,925$35,510+$2,585
AWD$34,925$37,510+$2,585
Police Interceptor Utility AWD$37,315$37,740+$425
XLT RWD$35,075$38,570+$3,495
XLT 4WD$37,075$40,570+$3,495
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD$40,845$41,110+$265
Limited RWD$45,255$47,070+$1,815
Timberline 4WD$46,015$48,320+$2,305
Limited 4WD$47,255$49,070+$1,815
ST 4WD$49,000$51,260+$2,260
Hybrid Limited RWD$50,105$52,060+$1,955
Platinum RWD$52,730$52,375-$355
King Ranch RWD$52,600$53,630+$1,030
Limited HEV 4WD$52,430$54,060+$1,630
Hybrid Limited AWD$52,105$54,060+$1,955
Platinum 4WD$53,335$54,375+$1,040
Platinum HEV 4WD$53,335$54,375+$1,040
Hybrid Platinum AWD$53,335$54,375+$1,040
King Ranch 4WD$54,600$55,630+$1,030

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked