Ford Explorer alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Ford Explorer, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

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from $37,000

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Price : 37,000 - 70,000 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 305 - 355 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 17 - 22 MPG
Seats : 3 - 6
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 383 - 495 lb-ft
Model : Silverado 1500
Modell : 2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck, 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck, 2WD Double Cab 147" Work Truck, 2WD Double Cab 147" Custom, 2WD Double Cab 147" LT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Custom, 2WD Crew Cab 147" LT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" RST, 2WD Crew Cab 147" LTZ, 2WD Crew Cab 147" High Country, 2WD Crew Cab 157" Work Truck, 2WD Crew Cab 157" LT, 4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck, 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck, 4WD Double Cab 147" Work Truck, 4WD Double Cab 147" Custom, 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT, 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL, 4WD Double Cab 147" RST, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Custom, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Custom Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" RST, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 147" ZR2, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LTZ, 4WD Crew Cab 147" High Country, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Work Truck, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Custom, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Custom Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LT Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LTZ, 4WD Crew Cab 157" High Country, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LT, 4WD Crew Cab 157" RST
Trim Level : 2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck, 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck, 2WD Double Cab 147" Work Truck, 2WD Double Cab 147" Custom, 2WD Double Cab 147" LT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck, 2WD Crew Cab 147" Custom, 2WD Crew Cab 147" LT, 2WD Crew Cab 147" RST, 2WD Crew Cab 147" LTZ, 2WD Crew Cab 147" High Country, 2WD Crew Cab 157" Work Truck, 2WD Crew Cab 157" LT, 4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck, 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck, 4WD Double Cab 147" Work Truck, 4WD Double Cab 147" Custom, 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT, 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL, 4WD Double Cab 147" RST, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Work Truck, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Custom, 4WD Crew Cab 147" Custom Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL, 4WD Crew Cab 147" RST, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 147" ZR2, 4WD Crew Cab 147" LTZ, 4WD Crew Cab 147" High Country, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Work Truck, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Custom, 4WD Crew Cab 157" Custom Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LT Trail Boss, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LTZ, 4WD Crew Cab 157" High Country, 4WD Crew Cab 157" LT, 4WD Crew Cab 157" RST
Engine Displacement : 2.7 - 5.3 L
Fuel tank capacity : 24 - 28 gal
Length : 210.94 - 242.4 in.
Width : 81.14 - 81.24 in.
Height : 75 - 78 in.
Brand : Chevrolet

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Quick data check: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

a bit more power
very slightly cheaper

from $42,000

Lexus ES

Price : 42,000 - 52,300 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline, Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 203 - 302 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 43 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 44 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 163 - 267 lb-ft
Model : ES
Modell : ES 350 FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Design FWD, ES 350 Luxury FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, ES 250 AWD, ES 250 F SPORT Design AWD, ES 250 Luxury AWD, ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD, ES 300h FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD, ES 300h Luxury FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
Trim Level : ES 350 FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Design FWD, ES 350 Luxury FWD, ES 350 F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, ES 250 AWD, ES 250 F SPORT Design AWD, ES 250 Luxury AWD, ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD, ES 300h FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD, ES 300h Luxury FWD, ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD, ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 - 3.5 L
Curb weight : 3,690 - 3,737 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 - 15.9 gal
Trunk Volume : 13.9 cu. ft.
Length : 195.9 in.
Width : 73.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Lexus

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Quick data check: Lexus ES

marginally cheaper
clearly more power
moderately lighter

from $28,700

Toyota Camry

Price : 28,700 - 36,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 208 - 232 HP
FuelEconomy City : 44 - 53 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 43 - 53 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : Camry
Modell : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Trim Level : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,450 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13 - 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.1 cu. ft.
Length : 192.1 - 193.5 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Camry

significantly more power
markedly cheaper
visibly lighter

from $46,300

GMC Sierra 2500HD

Price : 46,300 - 93,600 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 401 - 470 HP
Seats : 3 - 6
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 464 - 975 lb-ft
Model : Sierra 2500HD
Modell : 4WD Double Cab 149" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 162" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4X, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 172" AT4, 2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro, 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Double Cab 149" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 149" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Double Cab 162" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 159" Pro, 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLT *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 172" Pro, 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLT *Ltd Avail*, 4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro, 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 149" Pro
Trim Level : 4WD Double Cab 149" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 162" Pro, 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4, 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4X, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Pro, 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLE, 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLT, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali, 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali Ultimate, 4WD Crew Cab 172" AT4, 2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro, 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Double Cab 149" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 149" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Double Cab 162" Pro, 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 159" Pro, 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLT *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 172" Pro, 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLE *Ltd Avail*, 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLT *Ltd Avail*, 4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro, 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 149" Pro
Fuel tank capacity : 36 gal
Length : 236.3 - 266.77 in.
Width : 81.75 - 81.85 in.
Height : 79 - 82 in.
Brand : GMC

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Quick data check: GMC Sierra 2500HD

moderately cheaper
moderately more power

from $33,000

Hyundai Kona Electric

Price : 33,000 - 41,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 133 - 201 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 188 lb-ft
Model : Kona Electric
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, N Line FWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, N Line FWD
Curb weight : 3,571 - 3,891 lbs
Length : 171.5 - 172.6 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 62 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Kona Electric

substantially more power
clearly cheaper
noticeably lighter

from $44,700

Acura RDX

Price : 44,700 - 54,500 $
Body Type : SH-AWD
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 272 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 27 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 lb-ft
Model : RDX
Modell : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Trim Level : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 4,014 - 4,058 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.1 gal
Length : 187.4 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Acura

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Quick data check: Acura RDX

moderately cheaper
noticeably more power
only slightly lighter

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Ford Explorer head-to-head against similar models.

Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Hyundai Kona Electric

Ford Explorer

Acura RDX

Ford Explorer

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