2025 Ford Explorer trim levels explained

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$16,720

10 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2025 Ford Explorer trims by MSRP
Trim	MSRP	Destination	Engine	hp	Drivetrain	Transmission	MPG	Seats
Active RWD	$40,050	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L	300 hp	RWD	10-speed automatic	24 mpg	6
Active 4WD	$42,050	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L 4cyl	300 hp	4WD	10-speed automatic	23 mpg	6
ST-Line RWD	$45,020	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L	300 hp	RWD	10-speed automatic	24 mpg	7
ST-Line 4WD	$47,020	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L 4cyl	300 hp	4WD	10-speed automatic	23 mpg	7
Police Interceptor Utility AWD	$47,185	$1,400	N/A	N/A	AWD	10-speed automatic	20 mpg to 23 mpg	N/A
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD	$49,515	$1,400	N/A	N/A	AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A
Platinum RWD	$52,525	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L	300 hp	RWD	10-speed automatic	24 mpg	6
Platinum 4WD	$54,525	$1,400 to $1,695	2.3L 4cyl	300 hp	4WD	10-speed automatic	23 mpg	6
ST RWD	$54,770	$1,400 to $1,695	3.0L	400 hp	RWD	10-speed automatic	21 mpg	6
ST 4WD	$56,770	$1,400 to $1,695	3.0L 6cyl	400 hp	4WD	10-speed automatic	20 mpg	6

Active to ST-Line: +$4,970
Active RWD $40,050 to ST-Line RWD $45,020.
- Seats: 6 to 7.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Remote start, Cruise control, Side view cameras, plus 7 more.
ST-Line to Police Interceptor Utility: +$165
ST-Line 4WD $47,020 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $47,185.
- Cargo: 16.3 cu ft to 46.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Police Interceptor Utility to Platinum: +$7,340
Police Interceptor Utility AWD $47,185 to Platinum 4WD $54,525.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Platinum to ST: +$2,245
Platinum RWD $52,525 to ST RWD $54,770.
- Engine: 2.3L to 3.0L.
- Power: 300 hp to 400 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.

Leather seats: optional from Platinum RWD, $52,525.
Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line RWD, $45,020. Optional from Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: ST-Line RWD, $45,020.
Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with a third row: Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with premium audio: ST-Line RWD, $45,020.
Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line RWD, $45,020. Optional from Active RWD, $40,050.
Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum RWD, $52,525. Optional from ST-Line RWD, $45,020.
Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum RWD, $52,525. Optional from Active RWD, $40,050.
Not on any trim: navigation.

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

2025 Ford Explorer: features by trim
Feature	Active	ST-Line	Platinum	ST
Leather seats	N	N	O	N
Heated front seats	S	S	S	S
Heated steering wheel	O	S	S	S
360 camera	N	S	S	S
Blind spot warning	S	S	S	S
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	S	S	S	S
Power liftgate or trunk	S	S	S	S
Third row	S	S	S	S
Navigation	N	N	N	N
Premium audio	N	S	S	S
Remote start	O	S	S	S
Heated rear seats	N	O	S	S
Panoramic roof	O	O	S	O

No equipment data: Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD.

Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.

Added: Active RWD, Active 4WD.
Dropped: RWD, XLT RWD, Base 4WD, XLT 4WD, Limited RWD, Timberline 4WD, Limited 4WD, King Ranch RWD, King Ranch 4WD.
Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$458.

Price change by trim, 2024 to 2025
Trim	2024	2025	Change
ST-Line RWD	$46,455	$45,020	-$1,435
ST-Line 4WD	$48,455	$47,020	-$1,435
Police Interceptor Utility AWD	$44,335	$47,185	+$2,850
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD	$47,165	$49,515	+$2,350
Platinum RWD	$54,770	$52,525	-$2,245
Platinum 4WD	$56,770	$54,525	-$2,245
ST RWD	$50,105	$54,770	+$4,665
ST 4WD	$52,105	$56,770	+$4,665

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.