2027 Ford Explorer · Trims · Platinum

What is the 2027 Ford Explorer Platinum?

The second most expensive of the Explorer's six trims in our data. Most option totals require a current quote; full before incentives and . The Platinum starts at $50,875 with . On price, it sits between the ($49,415, ) and the ST ($53,875, 4x2).

Our Explorer data has all six US 2027 equipment levels, /Intelligent 4WD, 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.

Where the Platinum sits

Every 2027 Explorer in our data by starting price. Each is priced as it comes, so some include 4x4 and some don't.

The Platinum as it comes

Before any options.

Engine
2.3L EcoBoost turbo four
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Wheels
20-inch aluminum wheels
Tires
255/55R20 all-season tires
Seats
Leather-trimmed seats
Touchscreen
13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience

Also standard: Name-brand sound system · Heated seats · Ventilated seats · Heated steering wheel · 360° camera

One step up: the ST

The ST costs $3,000 more. Our Explorer data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What you can add

Options and packages for the Platinum, by their own price. Some need others with them.

  • Slick Roof Conversion19A+$295
  • 21-inch Platinum wheels64D+$745
  • Lux Leather Package21BNeeds Intelligent 4WD+$1,695
  • Panoramic Vista Roof439+$1,695
  • 3.0L Ultimate Package99C+$5,660
  • Intelligent 4WDDR--FPrice not in our data
  • Second-row bench17UPrice not in our data

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The Platinum, as it comes

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Platinum

$50,875

 

2027 Platinum8.3″ CLEARANCE119.1″ WHEELBASE20″ WHEELS
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What your options change

This is a stock Platinum. 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
85.3 cu ft maximum
Second / third row legroom
37.0″ / 31.8″
Tires
255/55R20 all-season tires
Rear differential
3.58 open rear axle
Front seats
Leather-trimmed seats
Ventilation
Ventilated front seats
Audio
B&O 14-speaker audio
Center / driver display
13.2″ / 12.3″
Towing
Up to 5,000 lb · properly equipped; check loaded vehicle limits
BlueCruise
Hardware + 90-day trial; continued service requires plan

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Lower starting price than the Explorer

2027 Explorer: $38,680

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Explorer: Active 100A · Three-row SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Explorer

2027 Explorer: 400 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Explorer

2027 Explorer: 23 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.