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MSRP

$25,845-$37,605

Invoice

$24,397-$33,973

Fuel economy

V6 engine: 16 mpg city / 21 mpg highway
V8 engine: 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway

What does Edmunds.com Say?

”A functional interior, ample passenger space, strong power trains and a well-controlled ride all contribute to the Explorer's well-deserved reputation as a practical midsize SUV with few faults.”

The Pros and Cons from Edmunds.com

Pros
Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout and seating for up to seven, good crash test scores.

Cons
Dull cabin design with some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on high-line models, lousy fuel economy.

Safety
In government crash testing, the Explorer received four stars for frontal impacts involving the driver and a perfect five stars for the front passenger. The Explorer received a "Good" rating (the best possible) in frontal offset testing. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard; the AdvanceTrac stability control system now offers additional rollover protection and is optional on all trims, except XLS and XLS Sport. AdvanceTrac is a major breakthrough in dealing with emergency maneuvers, driving on slippery surfaces, transitioning from dirt to pavement, and traveling on uneven surfaces. Any Explorer can be outfitted with the Safety Canopy system that includes front and rear side curtain airbags and a rollover sensor. Power-adjustable pedals are optional on XLT models and standard on the Eddie Bauer and Limited, while a reverse-sensing system can be added to all but the XLS models.

XLS – Comes with a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Standard are front bucket seats, air conditioning, cruise control, a CD player, keyless entry and power windows and mirrors.

XLS Sport – Comes with a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Includes alloy wheels, running boards, wheel lip moldings and an upgraded center console.

XLT – The V6 engine is standard, but the 239 hp 4.6L SOHC V8 engine, which gives you the power to pass or pull with confidence, is an option on this trim. XLT models get a power driver seat, auto-dimming mirror and automatic headlights.

XLT Sport – The V6 engine is standard, but the 239 hp 4.6L SOHC V8 engine, which gives you the power to pass or pull with confidence, is an option on this trim. Adds special platinum gloss exterior trim and 17-inch machine-finished wheels with all-terrain tires.

NBX – The V6 engine is standard, but the 239 hp 4.6L SOHC V8 engine, which gives you the power to pass or pull with confidence, is an option on this trim. Includes an off-road package with skid plates and heavier-duty shocks, special exterior badging, unique 17-inch wheels, a Yakima roof rack, rubber floor mats and upgraded cloth upholstery.

Eddie Bauer – The V6 engine is standard, but the 239 hp 4.6L SOHC V8 engine, which gives you the power to pass or pull with confidence, is an option on this trim. Models come with leather upholstery, seat heaters, a power front-passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, automatic climate control and an upgraded sound system with an in-dash CD changer. Major options on the Explorer include a third-row seat, rear air conditioner and a rear DVD entertainment system.

Limited – The V6 engine is standard, but the 239 hp 4.6L SOHC V8 engine, which gives you the power to pass or pull with confidence, is an option on this trim. Models come with leather upholstery, seat heaters, a power front-passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, automatic climate control and an upgraded sound system with an in-dash CD changer. Major options on the Explorer include a third-row seat, rear air conditioner and a rear DVD entertainment system.