2027 Ford Explorer · Trim vs trim
2027 Ford Explorer Active 200A vs ST-Line: what's the difference?
The ST-Line costs $3,800 more. Most option totals require a current quote; full before incentives and . It starts at $44,415, and the Active 200A at $40,615. The ST-Line adds a name-brand sound system, a and a . It also changes the wheels and tires.
Our Explorer data has all six US 2027 equipment levels, /Intelligent , both engines, six/seven-seat choices and core comfort, roof, wheel and appearance . It doesn't have European electric Explorer, paint/upholstery colors, fleet equipment, dealer , every connected-service plan, vehicle-specific towing/ and unverified 2027 curb weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Active 200A | ST-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | Active 200A31.1″ | ST-Line31.0″ |
| Wheel size | Active 200A18″ | ST-Line20″ |
| What | Active 200A | ST-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Active 200A18-inch aluminum wheels | ST-Line20-inch aluminum wheels |
| Tires | Active 200A255/65R18 all-season tires | ST-Line255/55R20 all-season tires |
| Audio | Active 200ASix-speaker audio | ST-LineB&O 10-speaker audio |
| What | Active 200A | ST-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | Active 200ANot included | ST-LineYes |
| 360-degree camera | Active 200ANot included | ST-LineYes |
| Remote start, power passenger seat, LED fog/signature lamps and rear HVAC controls | Active 200ANot included | ST-LineYes |
The same on both: horsepower (300 hp), combined mpg (23 mpg), city mpg (20 mpg), highway mpg (28 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (16.3 cu ft).
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Switch to the Active 200A in the list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The ST-Line, as it comes
↑ The answerST-Line
$44,415
ST-Line
$44,415
- MPG
- mpg
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- Power
- hp
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- Cargo
- ft³
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- Clearance
- ″
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- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 20 city · 28 hwy · EPA
- Horsepower
- hp
- 2.3L EcoBoost · premium fuel rating
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row · all seats in place
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Published minimum running clearance
- Curb weight
- —lb
- 2027 trim / engine / drive weight not verified; no older-year substitution
- No Intelligent 4WD
- Has Heated seats
- No Vista Roof
- Has 360° camera
Unverified option prices require a quote; V6 output varies by emissions state.
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Packages & options
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What your options change
This is a stock ST-Line. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- No Intelligent 4WD
- Has Heated seats
- No Vista Roof
- Has 360° camera
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost turbo four
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft maximum · premium fuel
- City / highway
- 20 / 28 mpg · EPA
- Seats
- 6 · second-row captain’s chairs
- Cargo, all rows occupied
- 16.3 cu ft behind third row
- Cargo, rear rows folded
- 85.8 cu ft maximum
- Second / third row legroom
- 37.5″ / 31.8″
- Tires
- 255/55R20 all-season tires
- Rear differential
- 3.58 open rear axle
- Front seats
- Cloth seats
- Ventilation
- Not equipped
- Audio
- B&O 10-speaker audio
- Center / driver display
- 13.2″ / 12.3″
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb · properly equipped; check loaded vehicle limits
- BlueCruise
- Not modeled on this build; verify ordered hardware and plan