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At NewCar.com we can help you determine which vehicle best meets your needs. Our Comparison tool is designed to help you evaluate the advantages from one vehicle over another, by listing the pricing, engine specification and more side by side. Is the 2006 Ford Explorer 20 mpg fuel economy better than similar vehicles you are considering? Let our tool help you choose which automobile is right for you.
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MSRP Range:
$26,530 - $35,940
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Fuel Economy:
15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway
Transmissions:
5 Speed Automatic
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Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
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Year
2006
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Trim
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Utility
- Eddie Bauer 4WD V6
- Eddie Bauer 4WD V8
- Eddie Bauer RWD V8
- Eddie Bauer RWD V6
- Limited 4WD V6
- Limited 4WD V8
- Limited RWD V6
- Limited RWD V8
- XLS 4WD V6
- XLS RWD V6
- XLT 4WD V6
- XLT 4WD V8
- XLT RWD V8
- XLT RWD V6
Price Comparison
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
MSRP
$28,755.00
$26,699.00
$26,895.00
$26,995.00
Destination
$645.00
$595.00
$670.00
$595.00
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Fuel Economy
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
City (mpg)
15
17
15
18
Highway (mpg)
20
22
20
24
Engines & Power
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Standard Engine
4L 210hp V6
2.7L 185hp V6
3.5L 192hp V6
3.5L 244hp V6
Horsepower
210 @ 5100 RPM
185 @ 6000 RPM
192 @ 5500 RPM
244 @ 5750 RPM
Torque
254 @ 3700 RPM
184 @ 4000 RPM
217 @ 3000 RPM
240 @ 4500 RPM
Valves
2
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
4015
2736
3497
3471
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.9 X 3.3
3.5 X 3
3.7 X 3.4
3.5 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.5:1
10:1
10:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4614.3
3825
4387.2
4263.7
Wheelbase (in.)
113.7
110.2
106.7
106.3
Length (in.)
193.4
187.4
179.8
188
Width (in.)
73.7
70.1
74.2
77.5
Height (in.)
72.8
68.5
71.3
70.1
Track Front (in.)
60.9
59.1
62.2
66.5
Track Rear (in.)
61.8
59.1
62.2
66.7
Ground Clearance (in.)
8.2
7.6
8.2
7.8
Car Interior
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Standard Seating
5
7
5
8
Front Headroom (in.)
39.8
39.1
38.3
41.9
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.7
39.2
38
40.1
Front Legroom (in.)
42.4
41.4
42.6
41.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
36.9
31.4
36.1
37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
59
52.8
58.9
61.6
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
58.9
53
58.4
61.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
55.4
50.7
55.3
57.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
55.5
50.6
58
56.6
Payload & Towing
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
119.8
105.8
153
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Ford Explorer XLS
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Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Front Suspension
wishbone
strut
wishbone
strut
Rear Suspension
wishbone
beam
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
235/70R16
235/60R16
245/70R16
235/70R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Ford Explorer XLS
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Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Ford Explorer XLS
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Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
N/A
N/A
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Ford Explorer XLS
Suzuki XL-7 7 Pass Premium
Kia Sorento EX
Honda Pilot LX
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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