2027 Ford Explorer trim levels, in order
15 trims, from
$38,465
- Top trim
- $55,660
- ST 4WD
- Base to top
- $17,195
- Best step
- +$3,460
- Tremor 4WD to Platinum 4WD
Best step adds leather steering wheel, adaptive headlights.
All 15 trims
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| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD | $38,465 | $1,795 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 23 mpg | 7 |
| Active w/100A Pkg RWD | $38,465 to $38,680 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Active 4WD | $38,465 to $40,465 | $1,795 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 23 mpg | 7 |
| Active w/200A Pkg RWD | $40,400 to $40,615 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Active w/100A Pkg 4WD | $40,465 to $40,680 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Active w/200A Pkg 4WD | $42,400 to $42,615 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| ST-Line RWD | $44,200 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $46,200 | $1,795 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $49,050 | $1,795 | Not listed | Not listed | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg to 23 mpg | Not listed |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $49,050 | $1,795 | Not listed | Not listed | AWD | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tremor 4WD | $49,200 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| Platinum RWD | $50,660 | $1,795 | 2.3L | 300 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 6 |
| Platinum 4WD | $52,660 | $1,795 | 2.3L 4cyl | 300 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 6 |
| ST RWD | $53,660 | $1,795 | 3.0L | 385 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 6 |
| ST 4WD | $55,660 | $1,795 | 3.0L 6cyl | 385 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
Active to Active w/100A Pkg: $0
Active RWD $38,465 to Active w/100A Pkg RWD $38,465 to $38,680.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.3 cu ft.
ST-Line to Police Interceptor Utility: +$2,850
ST-Line 4WD $46,200 to Police Interceptor Utility AWD $49,050.
- Cargo: 16.3 cu ft to 46.0 cu ft.
Police Interceptor Utility to Tremor: +$150
Police Interceptor Utility AWD $49,050 to Tremor 4WD $49,200.
- Cargo: 46.0 cu ft to 16.3 cu ft.
Tremor to Platinum: +$3,460
Tremor 4WD $49,200 to Platinum 4WD $52,660.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel, Adaptive headlights.
Platinum to ST: +$3,000
Platinum RWD $50,660 to ST RWD $53,660.
- Engine: 2.3L to 3.0L.
- Power: 300 hp to 385 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
Cheapest trim with the feature as standard.
- Leather seats
- Optional from Platinum RWD, $50,660.
- Heated front seats
- Active RWD, $38,465.
- Heated steering wheel
- ST-Line RWD, $44,200. Optional from Active RWD, $38,465.
- 360 camera
- ST-Line RWD, $44,200.
- Blind spot warning
- Active RWD, $38,465.
- Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Active RWD, $38,465.
- Power liftgate or trunk
- Active RWD, $38,465.
- Third row
- Active RWD, $38,465.
- Premium audio
- ST-Line RWD, $44,200.
- Remote start
- ST-Line RWD, $44,200. Optional from Active RWD, $38,465.
- Heated rear seats
- Tremor 4WD, $49,200. Optional from ST-Line RWD, $44,200.
- Panoramic roof
- Optional from Active RWD, $38,465.
- Not on any trim
- navigation
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Active | ST-Line | Tremor 4WD | Platinum | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | O | N |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | N | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | O | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | O | O |
No equipment data: Active w/100A Pkg RWD, Active w/200A Pkg RWD, Active w/100A Pkg 4WD, Active w/200A Pkg 4WD, Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD
- Active 4WD, $38,465 to $40,465.
- Hybrid
- Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, $49,050.
- 7 or more seats
- Active RWD, 7 seats, $38,465.
- The most hp
- ST RWD, 385 hp, $53,660.
- The best mpg
- Active w/100A Pkg RWD, 24 mpg, $38,465 to $38,680.
New for 2027
Compared with 2026. Trims matched by name.
- Added
- None
- Dropped
- Active (200A) RWD, Active (200A) 4WD
- Carried over with a price
- 10 trims. Median change: -$305.
| Trim | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD | $38,465 | $38,465 | $0 |
| ST-Line RWD | $45,155 | $44,200 | -$955 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $47,155 | $46,200 | -$955 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $48,550 | $49,050 | +$500 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $48,550 | $49,050 | +$500 |
| Tremor 4WD | $48,965 | $49,200 | +$235 |
| Platinum RWD | $50,965 | $50,660 | -$305 |
| Platinum 4WD | $52,965 | $52,660 | -$305 |
| ST RWD | $54,905 | $53,660 | -$1,245 |
| ST 4WD | $56,905 | $55,660 | -$1,245 |
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