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2012 Ford Explorer - Trims

 

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FWD (3) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
FWD 4dr Base Specs $28,280 $26,837 18 25
FWD 4dr XLT Specs $32,095 $30,027 18 25
FWD 4dr Limited Specs $37,855 $35,268 18 25
4WD (3) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4WD 4dr Base Specs $30,280 $28,677 17 23
4WD 4dr XLT Specs $34,095 $31,847 17 23
4WD 4dr Limited Specs $39,855 $37,088 17 23
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Why should I also consider these?

The Explorer isn't the only crossover to roll over the SUV Rubicon.

Technically, the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee are crossovers, since they're intended mostly for on-road driving, though those fantastic vehicles have a bit more off-road prowess than today's Explorer does.

We can't figure out what happened to the Honda Pilot, which had been a top pick in the class, but now has less flexibility and a more plasticky interior, not to mention over-the-top SUV cues that look cartoonish for a Honda.

We like the GM crossover triplets, and the GMC Acadia may be our favorite of all: it's a little narrower than an Explorer, but the traditional ute looks are married to a fine V-6 drivetrain and on Denali models, a luxe interior.

 
2012 Dodge Durango
Call it the anti-crossover: the Dodge Durango does SUV dirty work, but carries itself like a civilized family wagon.
 
2012 GMC Acadia
The 2012 GMC Acadia: better for people than a big SUV, better looking than a minivan.
 
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee only gets better this year with the addition of the SRT8's thundering HEMI V-8.
 
2011 Honda Pilot
If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.
 
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