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2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Genesis GV80

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Genesis GV80 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Ford Explorer and the 2021 Genesis GV80.

When we compare the 2021 Ford Explorer's and the 2021 Genesis GV80's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Genesis GV80 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Explorer's and the 2021 Genesis GV80's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Explorer is a better car than the 2021 Genesis GV80.

Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Explorer ranges from $20,779 to $38,288 while a used 2021 Genesis GV80 is priced between $30,486 to $45,987.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford Explorer loses 52.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Genesis GV80 loses 54.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Ford Explorer retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Genesis GV80.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Ford Explorer and the 2021 Genesis GV80 makes 300 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles. The GV80 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the 2021 Ford Explorer the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Genesis GV80 the advantage in maximum range. The Explorer uses regular unleaded, and the GV80 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2021 Ford Explorer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 Genesis GV80 has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Ford Explorer and the 2021 Genesis GV80 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32925

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

32108

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27000 - 37580

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

48900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

67198

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

42500 - 114500

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

28781

Price Range:

20779 - 38288

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

28757

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

22434 - 40434

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1767

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

72995

# Good or Great Deals:

742

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

37844

Price Range:

30486 - 45987

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

47585

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

30882 - 81852

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

241

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

57590

# Good or Great Deals:

115

Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Genesis GV80 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Explorer

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.7 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.153

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Genesis GV80

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

9.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

5.7 - 12.8

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

26.43417358703503

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 26.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

15.200625489602027

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

5.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 36.6

Ford Explorer Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

2 / 66

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 33

Safest Midsize SUVs

2 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 15

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 15

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 66

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 66

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 29

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 31

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 29

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 26

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

11 / 31

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

12 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

13 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 33

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

14 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

15 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

15 / 31

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

19 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

21 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 54

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

31 / 33

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

35 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

38 / 54

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

47 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 66

Genesis GV80 Rankings

Safest Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 29

Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 27

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

4 / 27

Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

6 / 23

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

8 / 27

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 26

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 27

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

10 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 27

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 27

Best Gas Mileage Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 29

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Midsize SUVs

11 / 27

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

13 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

15 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

16 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

16 / 27

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 27

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

17 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

17 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

17 / 27

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

21 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

33 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

35 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

39 / 60

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Crossover SUVs

43 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, Timberline, XLT

2021 Genesis GV80 Trim Levels

2.5T, 3.5T, 3.5T Advanced+

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.069 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

376 / 501 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 25 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

443 / 528 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Cargo Space:

18.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

87.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

170.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.2 inches

Cargo Space:

34.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

143.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4345 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

198.8 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4506 lbs

Width:

77.8 inches

Height:

67.5 inches

Length:

194.7 inches

Wheelbase:

116.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Gray

Carbonized Gray

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White

Blue

Not available

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Vik Black Metallic

Gray

Himalayan Gray Metallic

Silver

Gold Coast Silver Metallic / Savile Silver Metallic

White

Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl

Blue

Adriatic Blue Metallic

Green

Cardiff Green Pearl

Red

Lima Red Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Sandstone

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige/Black / Beige/Taupe / Dune/Ultramarine Blue

Black

Black

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