2015 Ford Explorer vs. Its Competition

2015 Ford Explorer
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

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2015 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Browse Used Listings		2015 Buick Enclave2015 Buick Enclave
Browse Used Listings		2015 Dodge Durango2015 Dodge Durango
Browse Used Listings		2015 GMC Acadia2015 GMC Acadia
Browse Used Listings		2015 Honda Pilot2015 Honda Pilot
Browse Used Listings		2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Quick Specs
8.4
The 2015 Ford Explorer has a historic name, but it's a much more comfortable, road-worthy vehicle than it ever was in the past.
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The 2015 Buick Enclave is one of the safest crossovers money can buy, and it impresses with its plus-sized chic styling and appointments.
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The 2015 Dodge Durango hits the sweet spot between crossover and SUV.
8.0
While performance may not be its forte, the 2015 GMC Acadia is a strong contender as a replacement for the minivan in your driveway.
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The 2015 Honda Pilot is one of the most practical and family-friendly vehicles in its segment, despite its boxy, truck-like appearance.
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The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an engine for everyone, and a feature list as extensive as those found in luxury sedans.
MSRP From     
$30,700$39,050$30,495$33,975$29,870$29,995
Gas Mileage     
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded V-6Gas V6Regular Unleaded V-6Gas V6Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-6
EPA Class     
Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD2WD Sport Utility VehicleN/A2WD Sport Utility VehicleSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
FWD 4-Door BaseFWD 4-Door Convenience2WD 4-Door SXTFWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-12WD 4-Door LXRWD 4-Door Altitude
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
777885
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utility VehicleSport Utility4 DoorSport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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