Which 2027 Ford Explorer trim should you buy?
$38,465 to $53,660. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Ford's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Explorer Tremor 4WD → Explorer Platinum 4WD, +$1,460 for 21 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Explorer Active 4WD at $38,465.
Explorer Active $38,465
+— over the Explorer Active RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Explorer ST-Line $44,200
+$5,735 over the Explorer Active RWD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer Active RWD: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum wheels, 360 Degree Camera (with split view), 8-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX™ Trimmed Seats with Cloth Inserts and Red Stitching (ST-Line), B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, EXPLORER badge on hood, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0, Front Parking Sensors, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Signature Lighting, P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires and 4 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Explorer ST-Line $44,200
+$5,735 over the Explorer Active 4WD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer Active 4WD: 20" Ebony-Painted Machined Aluminum wheels, 360 Degree Camera (with split view), 8-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX™ Trimmed Seats with Cloth Inserts and Red Stitching (ST-Line), B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen 10 speakers including subwoofer, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, EXPLORER badge on hood, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0, Front Parking Sensors, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, Heated Steering Wheel, LED Signature Lighting, P255/55R20 All-Season BSW Tires and 4 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Explorer Tremor $49,200
+$5,000 over the Explorer ST-Line 4WD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer ST-Line 4WD: 10-way Power Driver seat, 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces a Powerpoint Port on back side of Center Floor Console), 12V Powerpoints, 2 total (1 first row, and 1 cargo area), 18" Ebony Black-painted Aluminum with Electric Spice accents, 2nd-row heated seats, 8-way Power Driver seat, ActiveX™ Seating Material with Miko® Suede Inserts, Accent Stitching and Tremor Logo on Front Seats, Floor Liners - Front and Second Rows, Grille - Unique with off-road auxiliary lights, Intelligent 4WD with 6 selectable Drive Modes and Hill Descent Control, LED Fog Lamps, Off-road-tuned suspension with increased ride height, P265/65R18 All-Terrain Tires, Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black and 6 more
Seats 7 → 6 · Wheels 20 in → 18 in
Explorer Platinum $50,660
+$6,460 over the Explorer ST-Line RWD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer ST-Line RWD: 10-way Power Driver seat, 110V/150W AC Power Outlet (replaces a Powerpoint Port on back side of Center Floor Console), 12V Powerpoints, 2 total (1 first row, and 1 cargo area), 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels, 2nd-row heated seats, 6-way Power Passenger seat, 8-way Power Driver seat, ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts, Adaptive Headlamps, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise Equipped (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan), First-Row Heated and Ventilated and 13 more
Explorer Platinum $50,660
+$1,460 over the Explorer Tremor 4WD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer Tremor 4WD: 20" Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum wheels, 6-way Power Passenger seat, ActiveX® Trimmed with Leather Interlaced Diamond Perforated Inserts, Adaptive Headlamps, Ambient Lighting, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 980 Watt, 14 Speakers including Subwoofer, BlueCruise Equipped (Equipment + 1 Year + 90-Day Plan), First-Row Heated and Ventilated, First-row center console armrest - leather covered, Grille - Satin Chrome and Ebony, HD Radio, Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Security Approach Lamps, Driver's Side Auto-Dimming, and Driver/Passenger Side Memory, Multicontour Seats with Active Motion (Front Only) and 7 more
Seats 6 → 7 · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Explorer ST $53,660
+$3,000 over the Explorer Platinum RWD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer Platinum RWD: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels, 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology, ActiveX™ Seating Material with Miko® Suede Inserts, Red Stitching and ST logo, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), EXPLORER badge on hood, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires, Performance brakes with red-painted calipers, Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips, SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters, Sport-tuned Suspension, Steering Wheel - Heated, Sport Style with ST Logo and Flat Bottom
HP 300 hp → 400 hp · Torque 310 lb-ft → 415 lb-ft · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Explorer ST $53,660
+$3,000 over the Explorer Platinum 4WD.
Standard here, not on the Explorer Platinum 4WD: 21" Magnetite-Painted Aluminum Wheels, 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology, ActiveX™ Seating Material with Miko® Suede Inserts, Red Stitching and ST logo, Black Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear, Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and LED Taillamps, BlueCruise Equipped (90-Day Trial), EXPLORER badge on hood, Grille - Black Mesh Insert, P275/45R21 All-Season BSW Tires, Performance brakes with red-painted calipers, Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips, SelectShift® Capability with Paddle Shifters, Sport-tuned Suspension, Steering Wheel - Heated, Sport Style with ST Logo and Flat Bottom
HP 300 hp → 400 hp · Torque 310 lb-ft → 415 lb-ft · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2027 Ford Explorer trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Ford Explorer trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Explorer Tremor 4WD to the Explorer Platinum 4WD: $1,460 more for 21 features the press kit lists as standard on the Explorer Platinum 4WD and not on the Explorer Tremor 4WD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Ford Explorer trims cost?
9 trims, from $38,465 for the Explorer Active RWD to $53,660 for the Explorer ST 4WD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Ford Explorer with all-wheel drive?
The Explorer Active 4WD, at $38,465 MSRP.