How much does the 2020 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2020 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $32,765, ranging up to $58,250 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $32,765; XLT from $36,925; Limited from $48,380; Limited Hybrid from $52,530; ST from $54,740; Platinum from $58,250. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,900.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Ford Explorer?

The 2020 Ford Explorer achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2020 Ford Explorer have?

The 2020 Ford Explorer offers up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2020 Ford Explorer tow?

The 2020 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,600 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2020 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2020 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 33 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2020 Ford Explorer come in?

The 2020 Ford Explorer is available in 6 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2020 Ford Explorer

6 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

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$9,900

652 for sale · Starting MSRP $32,765 – $58,250

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 33 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$32,765

Typical monthly

$649/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2020 Ford Explorer trims

Base RWD
MSRP
$32,765
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Base AWD
MSRP
$34,765
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
XLT RWD
MSRP
$36,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
XLT AWD
MSRP
$38,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Limited RWD
MSRP
$48,380
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$50,380
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,300 lbs
Limited Hybrid RWD
MSRP
$52,530
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/29
Horsepower
318 hp
Torque
322 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited Hybrid AWD
MSRP
$54,725
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/26
Horsepower
318 hp
Torque
322 lb-ft
Engine
3.3L V6 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,000 lbs
ST
MSRP
$54,740
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
400 hp
Torque
415 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,600 lbs
Platinum
MSRP
$58,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
365 hp
Torque
380 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
87.8
Max towing
5,600 lbs

Compare 2020 Ford Explorer trim specifications
Spec	Base RWD	Base AWD	XLT RWD	XLT AWD	Limited RWD	Limited AWD	Limited Hybrid RWD	Limited Hybrid AWD	ST	Platinum
MSRP	$32,765	$34,765	$36,925	$38,925	$48,380	$50,380	$52,530	$54,725	$54,740	$58,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/28	20/27	21/28	20/27	21/28	20/27	27/29	23/26	18/24	18/24
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	318 hp	318 hp	400 hp	365 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	322 lb-ft	322 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	380 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	3.3L V6 hybrid	3.3L V6 hybrid	3L V6 gas	3L V6 gas
Seating	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Base RWDgas
Base AWDgas
XLT RWDgas
XLT AWDgas
Limited RWDgas
Limited AWDgas
Limited Hybrid RWDhybrid
Limited Hybrid AWDhybrid
STgas
Platinumgas
Fuel type: Base RWDregular unleaded
Base AWDregular unleaded
XLT RWDregular unleaded
XLT AWDregular unleaded
Limited RWDregular unleaded
Limited AWDregular unleaded
Limited Hybrid RWDregular unleaded
Limited Hybrid AWDregular unleaded
STregular unleaded
Platinumregular unleaded
Cylinders: Base RWDI4
Base AWDI4
XLT RWDI4
XLT AWDI4
Limited RWDI4
Limited AWDI4
Limited Hybrid RWDV6
Limited Hybrid AWDV6
STV6
PlatinumV6
Displacement: Base RWD2.3 L
Base AWD2.3 L
XLT RWD2.3 L
XLT AWD2.3 L
Limited RWD2.3 L
Limited AWD2.3 L
Limited Hybrid RWD3.3 L
Limited Hybrid AWD3.3 L
ST3 L
Platinum3 L
Horsepower: Base RWD300 hp
Base AWD300 hp
XLT RWD300 hp
XLT AWD300 hp
Limited RWD300 hp
Limited AWD300 hp
Limited Hybrid RWD318 hp
Limited Hybrid AWD318 hp
ST400 hp
Platinum365 hp
Torque: Base RWD310 lb-ft
Base AWD310 lb-ft
XLT RWD310 lb-ft
XLT AWD310 lb-ft
Limited RWD310 lb-ft
Limited AWD310 lb-ft
Limited Hybrid RWD322 lb-ft
Limited Hybrid AWD322 lb-ft
ST415 lb-ft
Platinum380 lb-ft
Transmission: Base RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Base AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
XLT RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
XLT AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Limited RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Limited Hybrid RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
Limited Hybrid AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
ST10-speed shiftable automatic
Platinum10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Base RWDrear wheel drive
Base AWDall wheel drive
XLT RWDrear wheel drive
XLT AWDall wheel drive
Limited RWDrear wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive
Limited Hybrid RWDrear wheel drive
Limited Hybrid AWDall wheel drive
STall wheel drive
Platinumall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Base RWDSUV
Base AWDSUV
XLT RWDSUV
XLT AWDSUV
Limited RWDSUV
Limited AWDSUV
Limited Hybrid RWDSUV
Limited Hybrid AWDSUV
STSUV
PlatinumSUV
Doors: Base RWD5
Base AWD5
XLT RWD5
XLT AWD5
Limited RWD5
Limited AWD5
Limited Hybrid RWD5
Limited Hybrid AWD5
ST5
Platinum5
Seating: Base RWD7
Base AWD7
XLT RWD6
XLT AWD6
Limited RWD6
Limited AWD6
Limited Hybrid RWD6
Limited Hybrid AWD6
ST6
Platinum6
Length: Base RWD198.8 in
Base AWD198.8 in
XLT RWD198.8 in
XLT AWD198.8 in
Limited RWD198.8 in
Limited AWD198.8 in
Limited Hybrid RWD198.8 in
Limited Hybrid AWD198.8 in
ST199.3 in
Platinum198.8 in
Width: Base RWD78.9 in
Base AWD78.9 in
XLT RWD78.9 in
XLT AWD78.9 in
Limited RWD78.9 in
Limited AWD78.9 in
Limited Hybrid RWD78.9 in
Limited Hybrid AWD78.9 in
ST78.9 in
Platinum78.9 in
Height: Base RWD69.9 in
Base AWD69.9 in
XLT RWD69.9 in
XLT AWD69.9 in
Limited RWD69.9 in
Limited AWD69.9 in
Limited Hybrid RWD69.9 in
Limited Hybrid AWD69.9 in
ST70.2 in
Platinum70.2 in
Wheelbase: Base RWD119.1 in
Base AWD119.1 in
XLT RWD119.1 in
XLT AWD119.1 in
Limited RWD119.1 in
Limited AWD119.1 in
Limited Hybrid RWD119.1 in
Limited Hybrid AWD119.1 in
ST119.1 in
Platinum119.1 in
Ground clearance: Base RWD7.9 in
Base AWD7.9 in
XLT RWD7.9 in
XLT AWD7.9 in
Limited RWD7.9 in
Limited AWD7.9 in
Limited Hybrid RWD7.9 in
Limited Hybrid AWD7.9 in
ST8.3 in
Platinum8.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base RWD18.2 cu ft
Base AWD18.2 cu ft
XLT RWD18.2 cu ft
XLT AWD18.2 cu ft
Limited RWD18.2 cu ft
Limited AWD18.2 cu ft
Limited Hybrid RWD18.2 cu ft
Limited Hybrid AWD18.2 cu ft
ST18.2 cu ft
Platinum18.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base RWD87.8 cu ft
Base AWD87.8 cu ft
XLT RWD87.8 cu ft
XLT AWD87.8 cu ft
Limited RWD87.8 cu ft
Limited AWD87.8 cu ft
Limited Hybrid RWD87.8 cu ft
Limited Hybrid AWD87.8 cu ft
ST87.8 cu ft
Platinum87.8 cu ft
Max towing: Base RWD5,300 lbs
Base AWD5,300 lbs
XLT RWD5,300 lbs
XLT AWD5,300 lbs
Limited RWD5,300 lbs
Limited AWD5,300 lbs
Limited Hybrid RWD5,000 lbs
Limited Hybrid AWD5,000 lbs
ST5,600 lbs
Platinum5,600 lbs
Curb weight: Base RWD4,345 lbs
Base AWD4,345 lbs
XLT RWD4,345 lbs
XLT AWD4,345 lbs
Limited RWD4,345 lbs
Limited AWD4,345 lbs
Limited Hybrid RWD4,969 lbs
Limited Hybrid AWD4,969 lbs
ST4,701 lbs
Platinum4,727 lbs
Fuel tank: Base RWD17.9 gal
Base AWD17.9 gal
XLT RWD17.9 gal
XLT AWD17.9 gal
Limited RWD17.9 gal
Limited AWD17.9 gal
Limited Hybrid RWD18 gal
Limited Hybrid AWD18 gal
ST20.2 gal
Platinum20.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base RWD24
Base AWD23
XLT RWD24
XLT AWD23
Limited RWD24
Limited AWD23
Limited Hybrid RWD28
Limited Hybrid AWD25
ST20
Platinum20
City MPG: Base RWD21
Base AWD20
XLT RWD21
XLT AWD20
Limited RWD21
Limited AWD20
Limited Hybrid RWD27
Limited Hybrid AWD23
ST18
Platinum18
Highway MPG: Base RWD28
Base AWD27
XLT RWD28
XLT AWD27
Limited RWD28
Limited AWD27
Limited Hybrid RWD29
Limited Hybrid AWD26
ST24
Platinum24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base RWD	Base AWD	XLT RWD	XLT AWD	Limited RWD	Limited AWD	Limited Hybrid RWD	Limited Hybrid AWD	ST	Platinum
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	hybrid	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	3.3 L	3.3 L	3 L	3 L
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	318 hp	318 hp	400 hp	365 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	322 lb-ft	322 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	380 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Length	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	198.8 in	199.3 in	198.8 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in
Height	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	70.2 in	70.2 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in	119.1 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	8.3 in	8.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	18.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	87.8 cu ft
Max towing	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs
Curb weight	4,345 lbs	4,345 lbs	4,345 lbs	4,345 lbs	4,345 lbs	4,345 lbs	4,969 lbs	4,969 lbs	4,701 lbs	4,727 lbs
Fuel tank	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	17.9 gal	18 gal	18 gal	20.2 gal	20.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	23	24	23	24	23	28	25	20	20
City MPG	21	20	21	20	21	20	27	23	18	18
Highway MPG	28	27	28	27	28	27	29	26	24	24

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