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2023 Ford Explorer XLT
SUV · 300 hp · 23–24 mpg combined
Sticker from
$38,570Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$30,789Median across 3,380 listings
Below sticker
$7,781The MSRP, minus the median
Market
Dealers are asking $7,781 under sticker.
That is the median across 3,380 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 45 days.
Sticker$38,570
Dealers ask$30,789
−$7,781
3,380 listings45 days median on the lot
Own one? That is the asking price on other people's. Yours is a different number.
Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking37 factory options, from $40 to $3,540.
Equipment Group 202A$3,540
XLT Technology Package$2,495
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995
XLT Sport Appearance Package$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
20" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels$1,395
Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+$995
Class IV Trailer Tow Package$545
Safe Deposit - Console Vault$400
Roof-Rail Crossbars$350
All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats$200
Splash Guards$180
Cargo Area Management System$165
Cargo Mat$160
All-Weather Floor Mats w/o Carpet Mats$160
Cargo Organizer - Large$100
All-Weather Floor Liners - Third Row w/Second Row Captain's Chairs$95
All-Weather Floor Liners - Third Row w/Second Row Bench Seats$95
Engine Block Heater$90
Cargo Organizer - Standard$90
Wheel Lock Kit$80
Smoker's Package$75
Roadside Assistance Kit$70
First Aid Kit$50
Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)$45
Cargo Organizer - Soft-Sided Cooler Bag w/Adjustable Carrying Strap & Ford Logo$40
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot Credit−$20
SecuriCode Delete−$45
Auto Start-Stop Removal−$50
Rear Auxiliary Controls Credit−$100
B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen w/HD Radio - Reduced Capacity Amplifier−$100
SiriusXM Removal−$150
2nd Row Bench—
50-State Emissions System—
Cosmetic Non-Functioning Fog Lamp Credit—
Equipment Group 200A—
License Plate Bracket—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Ten trims, $36,760 to $54,220. Tap one to open it.
Base300 hpXLT300 hpST-Line300 hpLimited300 hpTimberline300 hpST400 hpLimited Hybrid318 hpPlatinum Hybrid318 hpKing Ranch400 hpPlatinum400 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,435, from XLT to ST-Line.
The numbers.
Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
300hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo
310lb-ftTorque
23–24mpgCombined · 20–21 city · 27–28 highway
RWD / AWD10-speed automatic
6Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
4,345 lbsCurb weight
5,300 lbsMax towing
123 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
5 interiors
- Sandstone
- Ebony
- Ebony
- Ebony/Light Slate
- Sandstone
Premium cloth or leatherette.
10 factory paints
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Oxford White (Fleet)
- Forged Green Metallic
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Stone Blue Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Jewel Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
15 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Explorer XLT.
2024 Explorer XLT
$38,670$100 more13 colors · starting MSRP
2022 Explorer XLT
$38,57011 colors · starting MSRP
2025 Explorer Active
$40,050$1,480 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.