2023 Ford Explorer® Trims Levels & Configurations | Louisburg, KS

If you want to take on the road in a stylish, versatile, and highly capable SUV that everyone can enjoy, the 2023 Ford Explorer® is ready to impress. Each trim in the Explorer lineup offers a wide range of intuitive and sophisticated features designed to elevate every drive from the daily commute to the cross-country road trip — but which is right for you? The team at Louisburg Ford has put together this trim levels comparison page to help you decide. You can also read through our 2023 Explorer review for more information about key features and performance.

Browse our Explorer inventory to find your preferred model, and pair it with an available finance or lease offer for the chance to save. Schedule a test drive at our Ford dealership in Louisburg, KS, to experience the 2023 Explorer for yourself, and get in touch with us online or by phone at (913) 533-7537 if you have any questions.

Base

From premium appointments to high-tech innovation, you can enjoy all the necessities for an elevated drive in the 2023 Ford Explorer Base.

MSRP: Starting at $36,760

MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway

RWD / 4WD

Key features include:

• 2.3L EcoBoost® I4 engine
• Terrain Management System™
• 18-in. five-spoke Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels
• Automatic LED low and high beam headlamps
• LED tail lamps
• Power liftgate
• Power-adjustable side mirrors
• Air filtration system
• Tri-zone automatic temperature control
• Rear auxiliary climate control
• Six-speaker audio system
• FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
• 4.2-in. color LCD productivity screen
• SYNC® 3 infotainment system with 8-in. touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ compatibility
• Cloth seats
• Eight-way power driver’s seat; four-way manual front passenger’s seat
• Rear view camera with backup assist grid lines
• Rear parking sensors
• Lane keeping system

XLT

Increased functionality, versatility, and comfort in the 2023 Ford Explorer XLT take your driving experience to the next level.

MSRP: Starting at $38,570

MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway

RWD / 4WD

Includes most Base features, plus:

• LED signature lighting
• Heated side mirrors
• Roof rack side rails
• Intelligent access with push-button start
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 6.5-in. color LCD productivity screen
• Unique cloth seats
• Heated front seats
• Ten-way power driver’s seat; four-way power front passenger’s seat
• E-Z Entry second-row captain’s chairs with foldable arm rests

ST-Line

The 2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line sports a refined performance-inspired design that’s made to be noticed while providing a wide range of enhancements inside and out.

MSRP: Starting at $46,005

MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway

RWD / 4WD

Includes most XLT features, plus:

• 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
• LED fog lamps and tail lamps
• Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 360-degree camera with split-view display
• Multi-color ambient lighting
• Remote start
• Leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with red stitching
• Wireless charging pad
• HD Radio™
• 12-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® including subwoofer
• SYNC 3 infotainment with 10.1-in. touchscreen
• Voice-activated navigation system
• ActiveX™ trimmed seats with Miko® inserts and red stitching
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat

Limited

Stay confident and in control at all times in the 2023 Ford Explorer Limited thanks to a myriad of safety, technology, and comfort-enhancing upgrades. 

MSRP: Starting at $47,070

MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway

RWD / 4WD

Includes most XLT features, plus:

• 20-in. premium painted aluminum wheels
• LED fog and tail lamps
• Silver-plated front skid plate elements
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 360-degree camera with split-view display
• Front parking sensors
• Second-row sun blinds
• Multi-color ambient lighting
• Remote start
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Universal garage door opener
• Wireless charging pad
• HD Radio™
• 12-speaker B&O sound system including subwoofer
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• Voice-activated navigation system
• Leather-trimmed seats with micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats

Timberline™

Discover what lies beyond the beaten path in the stylish and rugged 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline™ with features like increased ground clearance and off road shocks designed to help you conquer obstacles in your path.

MSRP: Starting at $48,980

MPG: Up to 19 city / 22 highway

4WD

Includes most XLT features, plus:

• 18-in. high-gloss black-painted aluminum wheels

• All-terrain tires
• Hill Descent Control™
• LED tail lamps and unique LED fog lamps
• Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
• 360-degree camera with split-view display
• Remote start
• Front, rear, and underbody steel skid plates
• Front tow hooks
• Unique Timberline badges on C pillars and liftgate
• Cargo area management system
• Heated, leather-wrapped sport style steering wheel with Deep Tangerine stitching

ST

The 2023 Ford Explorer ST delivers a thrilling ride around every corner with an array of sporty elements such as a sport-tuned suspension, unique interior upholstery, sport-style steering wheel, and 3.0L engine.

MSRP: Starting at $50,005

MPG: Up to 18 city / 26 highway

RWD / 4WD

Includes most XLT features, plus:

• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
• Unique sport-tuned independent front and rear suspension
• 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
• LED fog lamps
• Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
• Black front and rear skid plate elements
• Quad chrome exhaust tips
• “Explorer” hood badge
• Ford performance door sill scuff plates
• Remote start
• Heated, sport style steering wheel with ST logo
• 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Leather-trimmed seats with Miko micro-perforated inserts, City Silver accent stitching, and ST Logo
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat

Platinum

Take all your journeys to the summit in the 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum, which offers an efficient hybrid powertrain as well as exceptional interior and exterior upgrades.

MSRP: Starting at $53,820

MPG: Up to 25 city / 26 highway

RWD / 4WD 

Includes most Limited features, plus:

• 3.3L hybrid engine
• 21-in. bright machined-face aluminum with Luster Nickel-painted pockets
• Adaptive headlamps with LED signature lighting
• Premium Silver-painted front and rear skid plate elements
• Power-folding, heated side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, security approach lamps, driver’s side auto-dimming, and memory
• Illuminated front scuff plates
• Reverse brake assist
• 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
• Leather seating surfaces with tri-diamond perforated inserts
• PowerFold® third-row seat

King Ranch®

Extraordinary power, remarkable versatility, and premium innovation await you behind the wheel of the 2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch®.

MSRP: Starting at $54,075

MPG: Up to 18 city / 26 highway

RWD / 4WD 

Includes most Limited features, plus:

• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
• 20-in. ten-spoke aluminum wheels with King Ranch center cap
• Quad chrome exhaust tips
• Power-folding, heated side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, security approach lamps, driver’s side auto-dimming, and memory
• King Ranch badging
• Java liftgate scuff
• First-row center floor console with armrest and storage bin
• Heated, Mesa Del Rio leather-wrapped steering wheel with Norias stitching
• Instrument panel with real Sapele Wood appliques
• 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
• Del Rio leather seat trim with Mesa/Norias seat color and lasso-perforated inserts
• PowerFold third-row seat
• King Ranch logo insert on front and second-row seat backs