7, but optional second row bucket seats drop to 6. 2nd row space limited, 3rd row only good for kids
Summary
vs. The Competition
The Ford Explorer is currently rated #9 out of 11 in terms of its Seating Capacity in its category, beaten by the 2017 Toyota Highlander for Midsize SUV Cars.
It's a bad car overall compared to others in the same category when looking at it strictly for its Seating Capacity.
vs. Other Years
- This car costs $700 less than the 2019 model.
Competitors
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Kia Sorento?
The Explorer costs $6,060.00 more than the Sorento. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Honda Pilot?
The Explorer costs $915.00 more than the Pilot. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Explorer costs $860.00 more than the Santa Fe. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Ford Edge?
The Explorer costs $2,710.00 more than the Edge. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Nissan Murano?
The Explorer costs $1,920.00 more than the Murano. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Explorer costs $1,265.00 more than the Grand Cherokee. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Buick Enclave?
The Explorer costs $7,405.00 less than the Enclave. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder?
The Explorer costs $1,370.00 more than the Pathfinder. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Toyota 4Runner?
The Explorer costs $2,550.00 less than the 4Runner. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander?
The Explorer costs $1,030.00 more than the Highlander. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.