The Base Ford Explorer runs around $28,000. Considering all of the features you get in this trim level the price is excellent. The Base model comes standard with a 3.5L V6 engine that gets about 35 miles per gallon on the highway and 18 miles per gallon in the city. In addition, you will also get a full-on 4-wheel drive experience, an MP3 option, as well as traction control.

The XLT trim package will cost around $32,000 but will only have a few upgrades over the base model. Particularly, the satellite radio and navigation feature make it a more convenient and comfortable vehicle. If you are thinking of a Ford Explorer then you should be aware that the XLT is the most popular option. It gives the driver a blend of comfort and luxury as well as a high level of performance. The fact of the matter is that the XLT is the best-selling of all of the Explorer trim packages.

The Limited model is the most luxurious of the trim packages as it features everything that the XLT has to offer, only with an added DVD player, iPod feature, and a third row of seats. In short, the Limited is the luxury model when it comes to the Ford Explorer. As you could imagine, however, an SUV with this many high end features is going to be a bit costly. The price tag on the Limited is about $38,000.