Ford Explorer vs Toyota 4Runner
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota 4Runner
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Active 100A | SR5 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,465 (best) | $41,570 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $21,074 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $21,074 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $21,074 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 278 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 85.8 cu ft | 90.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,300 lbs | 6,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,455 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 198.8 in (best) | 194.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | 78 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 72.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Explorer | Toyota 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active 100A $38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SR5 $41,570 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active 100A $40,465 MSRP | SR5 $43,570 MSRP |
| 3 | Active 200A $40,400 MSRP | TRD Sport $48,050 MSRP |
| 4 | Active 200A $42,400 MSRP | TRD Sport $50,050 MSRP |
| 5 | ST-Line $44,200 MSRP | TRD Off-Road $49,990 MSRP |
| 6 | ST-Line $46,200 MSRP | TRD Off-Road $52,790 MSRP |
| 7 | Tremor $49,200 MSRP | TRD Sport Premium $53,410 MSRP |
| 8 | Tremor $56,460 MSRP | TRD Sport Premium $55,410 MSRP |
| 9 | Platinum $50,660 MSRP | TRD Off-Road Premium $55,770 MSRP |
| 10 | Platinum $52,660 MSRP | TRD Off-Road Premium $58,570 MSRP |
| 11 | ST $53,660 MSRP | Limited $56,200 MSRP |
| 12 | ST $55,660 MSRP | Limited $58,200 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Limited $61,000 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Platinum $63,660 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Trailhunter $67,700 MSRP |
| 16 | — | TRD Pro $67,900 MSRP |
