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Land Rover Range Rover vs. Ford Explorer

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover and Ford Explorer 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 Land Rover Range Rover and the Ford Explorer.

In comparing the Land Rover Range Rover's and the Ford Explorer's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Land Rover Range Rover and Ford Explorer have the same Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover's and the Ford Explorer's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover loses 64 percent of its value and the Ford Explorer loses 52.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Explorer retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover is 7.2 out of 10 while the Ford Explorer's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Range Rover being ranked 9 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Ford Explorer being ranked 5 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover and Ford Explorer is 7.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover’s base engine makes 395 horsepower, and the Ford Explorer base engine makes 300 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Explorer has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

113300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

96574

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

46200 - 171000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

42737 - 63305

Starting MSRP:

38330

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

73658

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

51935 - 95381

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Land Rover Range Rover Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

11.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

8.2 - 12.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.029

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.153



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Land Rover Range Rover Rankings

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 17

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 17

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

5 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

6 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

6 / 17

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

8 / 17

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

9 / 29

Best Luxury Large SUVs

9 / 17

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 17

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 17

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

9 / 16

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 29

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

10 / 17

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

13 / 16

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 17

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

16 / 17

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 26

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

28 / 29

Ford Explorer Rankings

Best Family Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

11 / 30

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

13 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 30

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

15 / 28

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

16 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

19 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

19 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

26 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

32 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

37 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

49 / 56

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

62 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Land Rover Range Rover Trim Levels

P400 SE, P400 SE LWB, P530 Autobiography, P530 Autobiography LWB, P530 SE, P530 SE LWB, P615 SV, P615 SV LWB

Ford Explorer Trim Levels

Active, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, ST-Line, Tremor

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

395 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

406 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

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

0.075 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

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

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

5000 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

40.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

83.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

169.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5240 lbs

Width:

87 inches

Height:

73.6 inches

Length:

198.9 inches

Wheelbase:

118 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4303 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.6 inches

Length:

198.7 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

21.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/50R21

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

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