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2023 Ford Explorer trim levels explained

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Gas (16)RWD$36,760XLT RWD$38,570AWD$38,760XLT 4WD$40,570Police Interceptor Utilit…$44,335ST-Line RWD$46,355Limited RWD$47,420ST-Line 4WD$48,355Timberline 4WD$49,330Limited 4WD$49,420ST RWD$50,005ST 4WD$52,005Platinum RWD$54,270King Ranch RWD$54,525Platinum 4WD$56,270King Ranch 4WD$56,525Hybrid (7)Police Interceptor Utilit…$47,165Limited RWD$53,355Platinum RWD$54,270Limited HEV 4WD$55,005Limited AWD$55,355Platinum AWD$56,270Platinum HEV 4WD$57,470
23 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 23 trims

2023 Ford Explorer trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
RWD$36,760$1,5952.3L 4cyl300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg7
XLT RWD$38,570$1,5952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
AWD$38,760$1,5952.3L300 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg7
XLT 4WD$40,570$1,5952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Police Interceptor Utility AWD$44,335$1,595N/AN/AAWD10-speed automatic20 mpg to 23 mpgN/A
ST-Line RWD$46,355$1,5952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD$47,165$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
Limited RWD$47,420$1,5952.3L300 hpRWD10-speed automatic24 mpg6
ST-Line 4WD$48,355$1,5952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Timberline 4WD$49,330$1,5952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic21 mpg6
Limited 4WD$49,420$1,5952.3L 4cyl300 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
ST RWD$50,005$1,5953.0L400 hpRWD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
ST 4WD$52,005$1,5953.0L 6cyl400 hp4WD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
Hybrid Limited RWD$53,355$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg to 27 mpg7
Platinum RWD$54,270$1,5953.3L318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg6
Hybrid Platinum RWD$54,270$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hpRWD10-speed automatic26 mpg to 27 mpg7
King Ranch RWD$54,525$1,5953.0L400 hpRWD10-speed automatic21 mpg6
Limited HEV 4WD$55,005$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hp4WD10-speed automatic25 mpg7
Hybrid Limited AWD$55,355$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
Platinum 4WD$56,270$1,5953.3L318 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg6
Hybrid Platinum AWD$56,270$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hpAWD10-speed automatic23 mpg to 25 mpg7
King Ranch 4WD$56,525$1,5953.0L 6cyl400 hp4WD10-speed automatic20 mpg6
Platinum HEV 4WD$57,470$1,5953.3L 6cyl318 hp4WD10-speed automatic23 mpg7

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. RWD to XLT: +$1,810

    RWD $36,760 to XLT RWD $38,570.

    • Seats: 7 to 6.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Hill descent control, Alarm system, Push-button start, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, plus 2 more.

  2. XLT to AWD: -$1,810

    XLT 4WD $40,570 to AWD $38,760.

    • Seats: 6 to 7.

    Adds as standard: Folding rear seat.

  3. AWD to Police Interceptor Utility: +$5,575

    AWD $38,760 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $44,335.

    • Cargo: 18.2 cu ft to 47.9 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  4. Police Interceptor Utility to ST-Line: +$4,020

    Police Interceptor Utility AWD $44,335 to ST-Line 4WD $48,355.

    • Cargo: 47.9 cu ft to 18.2 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

  5. ST-Line to Limited: +$1,065

    ST-Line RWD $46,355 to Limited RWD $47,420.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

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

  6. Limited to Timberline: -$90

    Limited 4WD $49,420 to Timberline 4WD $49,330.

    • MPG: 23 mpg to 21 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Limited-slip differential.

  7. Timberline to ST: +$2,675

    Timberline 4WD $49,330 to ST 4WD $52,005.

    • 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: +$4,265

    ST RWD $50,005 to Platinum RWD $54,270.

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

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

  9. Platinum to King Ranch: +$255

    Platinum RWD $54,270 to King Ranch RWD $54,525.

    • Engine: 3.3L to 3.0L.
    • Power: 318 hp to 400 hp.
    • MPG: 26 mpg to 21 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

  1. Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility to Hybrid Limited: +$8,190

    Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD $47,165 to Hybrid Limited AWD $55,355.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. Hybrid Limited to Hybrid Platinum: +$915

    Hybrid Limited RWD $53,355 to Hybrid Platinum RWD $54,270.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. Hybrid Platinum to Limited HEV: -$1,265

    Hybrid Platinum AWD $56,270 to Limited HEV 4WD $55,005.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  4. Limited HEV to Platinum HEV: +$2,465

    Limited HEV 4WD $55,005 to Platinum HEV 4WD $57,470.

    • MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Adaptive headlights.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited RWD, $47,420.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line RWD, $46,355. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: ST-Line RWD, $46,355. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $36,760.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $36,760.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $36,760.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: RWD, $36,760.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: ST-Line RWD, $46,355. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: ST-Line RWD, $46,355. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line RWD, $46,355. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,570.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited RWD, $47,420.
  • Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.

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

2023 Ford Explorer: features by trim
FeatureRWDXLTAWDST-LineLimitedTimberline 4WDSTPlatinumKing RanchLimited HEV 4WDPlatinum HEV 4WD
Leather seatsNNNNSNSSSSS
Heated front seatsNSNSSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelNONSSSSSSSS
360 cameraNONSSSOSSSS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSSSSSSSSS
Third rowSSSSSSSSSSS
NavigationNONSSSOSSSS
Premium audioNONSSOOSSSS
Remote startNONSSSSSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNNSSOSSSS
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, $38,760.
  • Hybrid: Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, $47,165.
  • 7 or more seats: RWD, 7 seats, $36,760.
  • The most hp: ST RWD, 400 hp, $50,005.
  • The best mpg: Platinum RWD, 26 mpg, $54,270.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 23 trims. Median change: +$1,010.
Price change by trim, 2022 to 2023
Trim20222023Change
RWD$35,510$36,760+$1,250
XLT RWD$38,570$38,570$0
AWD$37,510$38,760+$1,250
XLT 4WD$40,570$40,570$0
Police Interceptor Utility AWD$37,740$44,335+$6,595
ST-Line RWD$45,760$46,355+$595
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD$41,110$47,165+$6,055
Limited RWD$47,070$47,420+$350
ST-Line 4WD$47,760$48,355+$595
Timberline 4WD$48,320$49,330+$1,010
Limited 4WD$49,070$49,420+$350
ST RWD$49,260$50,005+$745
ST 4WD$51,260$52,005+$745
Hybrid Limited RWD$52,060$53,355+$1,295
Platinum RWD$52,375$54,270+$1,895
Hybrid Platinum RWD$52,375$54,270+$1,895
King Ranch RWD$53,630$54,525+$895
Limited HEV 4WD$54,060$55,005+$945
Hybrid Limited AWD$54,060$55,355+$1,295
Platinum 4WD$54,375$56,270+$1,895
Hybrid Platinum AWD$54,375$56,270+$1,895
King Ranch 4WD$55,630$56,525+$895
Platinum HEV 4WD$54,375$57,470+$3,095

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked