2024 Ford Explorer trim levels explained
Base to top
$19,910
- 17 trims. $36,860 to $56,770.
- Base: RWD. Top: Platinum 4WD.
All 17 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $36,860 | $1,595 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| XLT RWD | $38,670 | $1,595 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Base 4WD | $38,860 | $1,595 | 2.3L | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| XLT 4WD | $40,670 | $1,595 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $44,335 | $1,595 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 23 mpg | N/A |
| ST-Line RWD | $46,455 | $1,595 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $47,165 | $1,595 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited RWD | $47,520 | $1,595 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $48,455 | $1,595 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Timberline 4WD | $49,430 | $1,595 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 6 |
| Limited 4WD | $49,520 | $1,595 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| ST RWD | $50,105 | $1,595 | 3.0L | 400 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
| ST 4WD | $52,105 | $1,595 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
| King Ranch RWD | $54,625 | $1,595 | 3.0L | 400 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 6 |
| Platinum RWD | $54,770 | $1,595 | 3.0L | 400 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 6 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $56,625 | $1,595 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Platinum 4WD | $56,770 | $1,595 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
RWD to XLT: +$1,810
RWD $36,860 to XLT RWD $38,670.
- 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.
XLT to Base: -$1,810
XLT 4WD $40,670 to Base 4WD $38,860.
- Seats: 6 to 7.
Adds as standard: Folding rear seat.
Base to Police Interceptor Utility: +$5,475
Base 4WD $38,860 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $44,335.
- Cargo: 18.2 cu ft to 47.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Police Interceptor Utility to ST-Line: +$4,120
Police Interceptor Utility AWD $44,335 to ST-Line 4WD $48,455.
- Cargo: 47.9 cu ft to 18.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
ST-Line to Limited: +$1,065
ST-Line RWD $46,455 to Limited RWD $47,520.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated rear seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Garage door opener.
Limited to Timberline: -$90
Limited 4WD $49,520 to Timberline 4WD $49,430.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 21 mpg.
Adds as standard: Limited-slip differential.
Timberline to ST: +$2,675
Timberline 4WD $49,430 to ST 4WD $52,105.
- 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, Power-folding mirrors.
ST to King Ranch: +$4,520
ST RWD $50,105 to King Ranch RWD $54,625.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 21 mpg.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Side view cameras, Front and rear parking sensors, plus 5 more.
King Ranch to Platinum: +$145
King Ranch RWD $54,625 to Platinum RWD $54,770.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Adaptive headlights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited RWD, $47,520.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line RWD, $46,455. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: ST-Line RWD, $46,455. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $36,860.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $36,860.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: RWD, $36,860.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: RWD, $36,860.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: ST-Line RWD, $46,455. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: ST-Line RWD, $46,455. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line RWD, $46,455. Optional from XLT RWD, $38,670.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited RWD, $47,520.
- Not on any trim: a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | XLT | Base 4WD | ST-Line | Limited | Timberline 4WD | ST | King Ranch | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | N | S | S | S | O | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | O | N | S | S | S | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | N | S | S | O | O | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | O | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Base 4WD, $38,860.
- Hybrid: Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, $47,165.
- 7 or more seats: RWD, 7 seats, $36,860.
- The most hp: ST RWD, 400 hp, $50,105.
- The best mpg: RWD, 24 mpg, $36,860.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Base 4WD.
- Dropped: AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Platinum RWD, Limited HEV 4WD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD, Platinum HEV 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 16 trims. Median change: +$100.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $36,760 | $36,860 | +$100 |
| XLT RWD | $38,570 | $38,670 | +$100 |
| XLT 4WD | $40,570 | $40,670 | +$100 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $44,335 | $44,335 | $0 |
| ST-Line RWD | $46,355 | $46,455 | +$100 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $47,165 | $47,165 | $0 |
| Limited RWD | $47,420 | $47,520 | +$100 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $48,355 | $48,455 | +$100 |
| Timberline 4WD | $49,330 | $49,430 | +$100 |
| Limited 4WD | $49,420 | $49,520 | +$100 |
| ST RWD | $50,005 | $50,105 | +$100 |
| ST 4WD | $52,005 | $52,105 | +$100 |
| King Ranch RWD | $54,525 | $54,625 | +$100 |
| Platinum RWD | $54,270 | $54,770 | +$500 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $56,525 | $56,625 | +$100 |
| Platinum 4WD | $56,270 | $56,770 | +$500 |
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