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Used 2012 Ford Explorer SUV Trims Comparison

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Bridgeport, CT
Vehicle
Explorer Base
Explorer XLT
Explorer Limited
Vehicle
Base
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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XLT
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Limited
3.5L 6cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
Not Available
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/65R17
245/60R18
255/50R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
335 / 465 miles
335 / 465 miles
335 / 465 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
38.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,557 lb.
4,557 lb.
4,557 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.6 in.
7.6 in.
7.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.9 in.
78.9 in.
78.9 in.
Height
70.4 in.
70.4 in.
70.4 in.
Length
197.1 in.
197.1 in.
197.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.6 in.
112.6 in.
112.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
21.0 cu. ft.
21.0 cu. ft.
21.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Leg Room
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.3 in.
61.3 in.
61.3 in.
Rear Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
61.0 in.
61.0 in.
61.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Light Stone, cloth
Charcoal Black, leather
Medium Light Stone, premium cloth
Charcoal Black, premium cloth
Medium Light Stone, leather
Charcoal Black, leather
Medium Light Stone, premium leather
Pecan, premium leather
Charcoal Black, premium leather
Medium Light Stone, leather
Exterior
Black
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic
White Suede
Black
Golden Bronze Metallic
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic
Cinnamon Metallic
Ginger Ale Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
Sterling Grey Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic
White Suede
Black
Golden Bronze Metallic
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic
Cinnamon Metallic
Ginger Ale Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
Sterling Grey Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic